The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has confirmed that no property was damaged during the ongoing three-day warning strike involving workers from three state-owned broadcasting stations.
This was revealed during an “On-The-Spot Assessment” of Lagos Television (LTV), Radio Lagos/Eko FM, and Lagos Traffic Radio on the strike’s third day.
Contrary to allegations by the Lagos State Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo, that members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Radio, Television, Theatre, and Arts Workers’ Union (RATTAWU), and NUJ vandalized studio doors and other properties, the union leaders asserted that all facilities remained intact.
“The Commissioner’s claims are incorrect. We have inspected the three media houses, and no damage has been observed,” stated NUJ Chairman Adeleye Ajayi.
Ajayi emphasized that as responsible unions, the NLC, NUJ, and RATTAWU have documented evidence to support their position and challenged anyone with contrary proof to present it.
The facility tour was conducted alongside union leaders, members, and officers of the Nigeria Police Force, who have maintained a presence at the stations throughout the strike.
Ajayi criticized the use of propaganda, urging the Lagos State Government to address the striking workers’ demands, which include improved working conditions and migration into the Oracle database system.
“Our people are simply asking for better working conditions, similar to what other workers in Lagos State enjoy. Their demands are fair and deserve urgent attention,” he added.
The NUJ reiterated its commitment to peaceful advocacy, underscoring that the strike has been conducted without incident or destruction.
