The industrial peace at Lagos Television (LTV), a state-owned media house, is under serious threat as staff agitations over poor welfare and deteriorating working conditions intensify.
Emerging facts reveal a growing wave of discontent among workers, who lament the station’s dilapidated infrastructure and lack of essential working tools. The tension escalated following an open letter written by a prominent union leader highlighting the “dehumanizing” challenges faced by staff.
The letter outlined critical grievances, including the non-payment of allowances for over 15 months, non-remittance of deductions such as check-off dues and health insurance contributions, as well as inadequate welfare packages. Workers have described the situation as “unimaginable impunity” by the current management.
Further investigations indicate that the station has also failed to implement the new minimum wage for its staff, unlike their counterparts in the broader media industry. This has exacerbated frustrations, with workers accusing the management of negligence and indifference to their plight.
Many staff members, who had initially supported the appointment of the current General Manager, Sola Kosoko, now express disappointment over what they perceive as her lack of leadership and failure to address the station’s challenges. Kosoko, a former critic of her predecessors, assumed office in August 2024 with high expectations but has faced accusations of underperformance.
Speaking anonymously, one staff member said, “Mrs. Kosoko is a colossal disappointment. We expected much from her, being one of us, but alas, she has offered practically nothing.”
Another staff member attributed the issues partly to poor funding from the Lagos State government but stressed the need for stronger leadership from Kosoko. “Truth be told, government has a portion of the blame. However, I expected more in terms of capacity and ingenuity from her,” he said.
The rising tension peaked during the festive period when workers rejected what they described as “paltry” Christmas and New Year gifts offered by management, further fueling discontent.
With frustrations mounting and grievances unresolved, staff agitation signals an impending industrial unrest that could disrupt operations at Lagos Television.
