In compliance with the strike declared by the organised labour in Ogun, most state government agencies were under lock and key, paralysing activities.

A correspondent who monitored the strike on Wednesday in Abeokuta observed that most entrance gates were under lock and key.

The organised Labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) on Monday, directed all civil servants in the state to withdraw their services indefinitely.

It gave the directive following unresolved issues over the government’s failure to remit pension deductions, implementation of the national minimum wage, non-payment of eight years’ leave allowances and promotion of workers.

Total compliance was observed at the Asero High School, Egba High School, Lisabi Grammar School, and Baptist Boys High School, as classrooms remained shut and school premises were deserted.

A  teacher, who pleaded anonymity at the Asero High School, disclosed that the pupils were writing examinations before the public holiday was declared on Tuesday by the federal government.

“Our students resumed today after the public holiday to continue their examinations, but we have to send them back home.

“We are appealing to the state government to resolve the issue promptly, so it won’t affect the students, because it’s an indefinite strike”, he said.

A visit by our reporter to the State House of  Assembly, magistrates, and high courts saw the entrance gate locked, with just the security guard around the premises.

The strike followed a unified resolution reached during a series of congresses held at the Arcade ground in the Oke-Mosan area of Abeokuta.

The unions had resolved to meet directly with Governor Dapo Abiodun to address lingering concerns surrounding the Contributory Pension Scheme.

They insisted that no other official would be accepted as a representative in the ongoing negotiations. 

(NAN)