By our Reporter
Ogun State workers, on Tuesday, called off their seven-day-old strike over the N82bn contributory pension deductions spanning 14 years.
The workers had raised alarm over the readiness of the state to begin the implementation of the contributory pension scheme from July 1, in accordance with the 2013 contributory pension scheme as amended.
They said the implementation of the CPS was a threat to the future of the workers, because of the failure to remit funds deducted from their monthly emoluments to the Pension Fund Administrators.
In a communique signed by the Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress, Hameed-Benco Ademola, his Trade Union Congress counterpart, Akeem Lasisi, as well as the Chairman of the Joint Negotiating Council, Isa Olude and others, the organised labour said that it decided to put the strike on hold to give space and time to the implementation of actions spelt out in the Memorandum of Action.
It said the interventions of paramount rulers, national leaderships of various unions, and labour veterans both at home and abroad played pivotal roles in shaping the course of the struggle.
“In light of these developments, and consideration of the temporary agreements reached with the government, Labour resolved to suspend the strike.
“The agreement is taken as a demonstration of commitment by the state government. We are poised to also give close monitoring of their pledges,” it said.
The labour said that though the strike was suspended, the struggle was not over.
It, therefore, charged all workers across the state to remain resolute, vigilant, and steadfast, urging them to continue to uphold the spirit of unity and maintain faith in the fulfilment of their demands as outlined in the agreement with the government.
The labour equally appreciated the entire workforce for their doggedness, unwavering solidarity, and perseverance throughout the strike.
