NUT PROTEST : WIKE WARNS AGAINST POLITICISING INSECURITY. (PHOTO).

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 NUT Protest : Wike Warns Against Politicising Insecurity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned against politicising insecurity amid protests by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT wing, over the killing and abduction of school staff and children in Oyo State. Teachers stormed the FCTA Secretariat in Abuja to condemn the killing of Michael Oyedokun and to demand the release of abducted pupils and teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area. The FCT minister addressed the protesters on Tuesday, saying the federal government is on its toes working to secure the rescue of the schoolchildren and their teachers. Wike urged protesters to avoid turning the tragedy into a political issue and to give security efforts time to produce results. Chairman of the union in the FCT, Mr Abdullahi Shafa, explained that the nationwide solidarity protest was to condemn the killing of the teacher and abduction of the school chil...

NLC SHUTS DOWN IBEDC OVER DISMISSAL OF 3,000 WORKERS. (PHOTO).


 NLC Shuts Down IBEDC Over Dismissal of 3,000 Workers


Operations at the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) were halted on Tuesday as the Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) staged a protest against the recent dismissal of over 3,000 employees.


Led by Chairman Kayode Martin, union members barricaded IBEDC’s headquarters, disrupting activities and causing traffic congestion from Challenge to Dugbe in Ibadan.


The demonstrators, chanting solidarity songs, demanded the immediate reinstatement of the affected workers and full implementation of the national minimum wage. Martin condemned IBEDC’s outsourcing agents, accusing them of exploiting workers through unpaid wages and arbitrary salary deductions.


“We are here to protest the unjust and inhumane treatment of workers. Over 3,000 employees have been thrown into the job market without justification after dedicating years of service to this company,” Martin said.


The NLC also listed seven key demands, including implementing the new minimum wage, clearing backlogs of Retirement Savings Accounts (RSA), regularizing outsourced staff, ending union membership restrictions, improving healthcare services, and settling outstanding allowances.


Martin called on Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other stakeholders to intervene, warning that rising unemployment could have security implications.


“We urge Governor Makinde and well-meaning Nigerians to step in. The nation is already struggling with high unemployment, and this mass layoff will only worsen social and security issues,” he cautioned.


The NLC emphasized its readiness for dialogue but vowed to continue the protest until their demands are met. The demonstration caused heavy traffic congestion, leaving many commuters stranded.


As of the time of this report, IBEDC’s management had yet to issue an official response.

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