Osun NLC Withdraws Services in 30 LGs

Nigeria Labour Congress in Osun State Council has ordered the workers across local government to withdraw their services over political agitation on Appeal Court verdict on sacked local government Chairmen and councilors.

NLC, in a statement signed by its chairman, Dr. Christopher Arapasopo Chairperson, said that they have noticed that the political uproar bringing agitations and fear among its members working within the Local Government Areas across the state.

According to statement”The NLC is apolitical, but we won’t allow our members to work in an atmosphere of insecurity.

“We urge all the political parties and their members to abide by the rule of law. We insist on the rule of law to avoid a descent to anarchy. In furtherance to this, we hereby direct all our members working in all the GAs in Osun State to withdraw their services effective Monday, 17th February, 2025 by 12am (midnight).

“We won’t allow our members to return until their safety at work can be assured and guaranteed, which is their constitutional right.

“We hereby call on all security agencies to ensure the safety of all lives and properties within Osun
State Local Governments and the public in general.

“The NLC Osun State remains committed to defending the rights, welfare, and safety of all its members.”