The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State Council has issued a statement in response to claims made by the Hon. Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo, accusing NLC, NUJ, and RATTAWU of preventing workers at LTV, Radio Lagos/Eko FM, and Lagos Traffic Radio from performing their duties.
In the statement, the unions clarified that several employees, who are members of the unions, were coerced by management to report to work and threatened with disciplinary action if they participated in the ongoing strike.
The unions condemned this act of intimidation and reaffirmed their commitment to resisting any further attempts to undermine the rights of workers to protest.
“Workers have the right to protest without fear or intimidation, and any attempts to blackmail our members will be fiercely resisted,” the unions declared.
The three-day warning strike, which began on January 13, 2025, has entered its second day with a total shutdown of activities. Labour unions in the state have been steadfast in their position, ensuring the strike continues as planned until workers’ welfare demands are met.
In a show of solidarity, other prominent unions in the state, such as the SSANU (Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities) and NUT (Nigeria Union of Teachers), have pledged to join the strike, amplifying the call for improved conditions. The NLC Lagos State Chairman also expressed his commitment to the cause, promising to mobilize other members if the Lagos State Government fails to address the demands.
The unions have made it clear that they will not back down until their members’ rights and welfare are fully addressed by the state government.
