The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria in Ondo has suspended its proposed industrial action following the intervention of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

PASAN in the state had issued a seven-day ultimatum, which elapsed on Monday, over the implementation of the salary scale for its members.

Speaking to journalists on Monday in Akure, the state chairperson of the association, Hellen Olorunfemi, commended the governor for approving the request of members on the implementation of the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure.

Mr Olorunfemi said that the development would bring relief among the parliamentary staff in the state.

“We tabled our demands before the governor, and to the glory of God, he gave instant approval. He directed the head of service and all concerned officers to immediately prepare the necessary implementation table, so the process can begin without delay,” she said.

She noted that Ondo had been the only state left behind in the implementation of CONLESS in the South-West, hence the reason to embark on the planned strike, prior to the governor’s intervention.

“Lagos and other states have long implemented this structure. We are happy that Ondo State is finally joining,” she added.

Mr Olorunfemi also appreciated the speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, for his unwavering support during the struggle. 

She praised the executive and legislative arms for resolving the issue peacefully.

“With the governor’s directive already being implemented by the office of the accountant general, PASAN has officially suspended its planned strike action,” she stated. 

(NAN)