Labour unions in Lagos State, including the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union (RATTAWU), have stood firm in their resolve to continue a three-day warning strike.
The unions are pushing back against allegations by the state government that they obstructed employees of Lagos Television, Radio Lagos/Eko FM, and Lagos Traffic Radio from performing their duties.
The state government’s Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo, made the accusations in a statement published on Tuesday, January 14.
However, the unions have labelled this as an attempt to blackmail them and divert attention from the workers’ legitimate demands.
According to NUJ Lagos State Council Chairman, Adeleye Ajayi, and Assistant Secretary, Olayide Awosanya, the unions are aware that some employees were coerced by management to defy the strike.
The unions view this as intimidation and have vowed to resist such acts with full force.
The strike, which began peacefully on Monday, has drawn significant attention as workers press for fair treatment and benefits comparable to other Lagos State employees.
The unions have reaffirmed their commitment to the strike, emphasizing that it will continue until their demands are addressed.
