FG tells workers "You must go to work today, no work no pay" despite lNLC's threat to continue with strike,

Despite threats by the Ayuba Wabba faction of

NLC to continue with its planned strike action

today May 18th, the Federal Government has

advised all workers in the Civil service to

resume for work today, saying the no work no

pay rule will be invoked in all ministries,

agencies and department. Speaking after a

meeting with labor yesterday May 17th,

Secretary to the Government of the Federation,

Babachir Lawal said:

"The National Industrial Court has given

an injunction that no strike by NLC and

TUC should hold tomorrow (today). It is

therefore clear that anyone embarking on

strike tomorrow (today) is doing so

illegally and government is assuring all

Nigerians to come out and do their jobs

tomorrow (today). It the duty of

government to provide security for her

citizens and anyone who tries to coerce

any worker to do their bidding would be

made to face the law of the land. We

had full cooperation with the Trade Union

Congress of Nigeria and they said they

are not going on strike.For them, it is a

complete return to work tomorrow

(Wednesday).

"It is not the same with the NLC

however. They have two factions, one

agreed completely with the position of

the TUC. Government, therefore, calls

upon and advises all workers to respect

the laws of the land and to desist from

participating in an illegal action.

Government undertakes to guarantee the

safety of workers and their workplaces,

and expects that normal work will

continue in the interest of the nation.

"Accordingly, security agencies have

been directed to ensure unimpeded

access to offices, workplaces and

markets. Accordingly, all ministers,

permanent secretaries and heads of

government agencies are hereby

directed to invoke the provision of ‘no

work no pay’ in respect of any staff

member who absents himself or herself

from work to join the strike. Attendance

registers are required to be opened in all

Ministries, Departments and

Agencies.”he said