The Lagos State chapters of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Radio, Television, Theatre, and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU) have jointly shut down the Lagos State Broadcasting Corporation (LSBC).
Recall, on December 17, AAN TV reported that LTV employees had raised concerns about inadequate welfare provisions affecting their well-being.
The unions accuse Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of being insensitive to the welfare of workers within the state’s broadcasting organs.
Workers have expressed frustration over unresolved issues, including poor remuneration, lack of adequate resources, and unfavorable working conditions.
They allege that Governor Sanwo-Olu, who served as Commissioner for Establishments, Training, and Pensions in 2010 when a similar strike occurred, has shown little regard for addressing their plight.
“Back then, as a commissioner, we staged protests over these same issues. Now, as the governor, he seems even less concerned. Instead of supporting his state-owned media, he prefers to patronize private stations. Enough is enough!” a union leader claimed.
A quick review of Lagos Television (LTV), Radio Lagos/Eko FM, and Traffic Radio revealed that the management of these stations is relying on freelancers to maintain skeletal operations, with no regular programming currently in place.
