The nationwide strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC and Trade Union Congress, TUC has grounded socio-economic activities in the ancient city of Kano.
Following the strike which enters its second day, all activities at most commercial banks, private and public schools as well as hospitals have been paralysed.
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As early as 8am officials of the labour union were seen going round some schools and other organizations that did not comply in order to ensure that they comply with the directives on the strike.
Speaking to our Reporter in a telephone interview, the state NLC Chairman, Kabir Inuwa described the strike as successful in view of the compliance recorded in the state.
He said the monitoring team of the labour union went round the city especially to banks, schools and other places including hospitals where there was no total compliance.
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“The team was able to visit some banks, JAMB state office, some schools and Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital and other places where they were able to advise them to comply with the directive.
“But in a nutshell, the strike is successful as most of the banks and other organizations have given us total cooperation,” the NLC Chairman said.
He noted the attack and assault on the
NLC President, Joe Ajero in Imo state was not an assault on him alone, but an assault on a the entire leadership of the union.
On the non-payment of N35, 000 wage award to state workers by the 36 state governments, the NLC Chairman urged the state governors to ensure its speedy implementation in view of the prevailing economic situation in the country.
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“This is something which has been agreed upon, So, I see no reason why the state governors are delaying the implementation.
“Besides the Oyo state government which promised to pay N25, 000 to its workers, none of the remaining 35 state governors including our state have made any effort to pay, ” he said.
