Minimum Wage: Governor Vows To Replace Striking Workers
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has threatened to replace striking workers in the state should they fail to return to work.
Osun Defender reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress in Enugu,
Nasarawa, Kaduna and the Federal Capital Territory on Monday, embarked on industrial action over the non-implementation of the new national minimum wage.
Nwifuru made the threat during a live broadcast in his office at Government House, Centenary City, Abakaliki on Monday.
The visibly angry governor vowed that he would not only withhold the salaries of the striking workers but also replace any of them who failed to report to office in the next 72 hours.
The governor while kicking against the ongoing strike, stated that he had done so much for workers in the state.
He said, “If you don’t go to work, not only that I will not pay you salary, I will replace you within 72 hours.
“As far as I am not guilty, I do not owe you. I am paying you what is supposed to be paid and according to the agreement and constitution, I do not owe you. If you don’t go to work within 72 hours, I will replace you.”
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He added, “I have called the Chairman, Civil Service Commission. I have directed all the commissioners to go to their offices. All the agencies and all the departments of government must be in their offices and record the people that come to work.
“I will pay through table payment, by the number of days you attend to your duty in your office. If you don’t want to come to work, forget about the state government.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
