The National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees has directed it’s members to join the ongoing strike of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the directive is contained in a general circular titled “Notice of Nationwide Strike/Withdrawal of Services” and addressed to all zonal councils and domestic committees of the Union.
The circular signed by Mohammed I. Sheikh, General Secretary, stated that the strike was a solidarity one over the assault on NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero in Imo State.
The circular reads: “The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) in their joint National Executive Council meeting today 13th November, 2023 have directed all their affiliates to commence a nationwide strike effective from 12:00 midnight 13th November, 2023 over the brutalization of the Nigeria Labour Congress President, Comrade Joe Ajaero in Imo State.
“The organized labour consider the barbaric attack on Comrade Ajaero as a threat to workers’ freedom and fundamental rights to protest.
“To this end, we hereby direct all our members in all Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions to stay off duty as from tomorrow 14th November, 2023 until otherwise directed by the Congress.
“Your total compliance to this directive will be highly appreciated”.