Nigerian Banks declares a two-day service withdrawal to join NLC strike (Memo)

Nigerian Banks declares a two-day service withdrawal to join NLC strike

The National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees has declared a two-day service withdrawal on Tuesday and Wednesday, aligning with the nationwide warning strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

This strike is in protest against the removal of fuel subsidy, as announced by President Bola Tinubu on May 29.

The decision to participate in the strike was made during the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees.

The circular, signed by the union’s President, Comrade Abakpa Anthony, and General Secretary, Hahamuth Mohammed I.

Sheikh, emphasized the importance of this directive in drawing government attention to the economic challenges faced by the people and criticized government interference in union affairs.

Additionally, the National Union of Electricity Employees has also directed its members nationwide to join the two-day warning strike.

Their circular, signed by the union’s President, Martin I. Uzoegwu, and Acting General Secretary, Dominic Igwebike, cites concerns about the state of the economy, anti-poor government policies, and government interference in union activities.

They plan to commence the two-day strike on September 5th and 6th, 2023, with the goal of pressuring the government to vacate illegally occupied trade union offices.

They also threaten a total and indefinite nationwide shutdown within 14 to 21 working days if the government fails to address the widespread suffering and other labor-related issues raised in the NLC communique.

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National, State, and Chapter executives are urged to mobilize members to support this directive and counter government intimidation while seeking to improve the nation’s economic situation.

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