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Osun Council Workers Ordered To Withdraw Services Immediately

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THE Osun state Chapter of Nigeria Labour Congress has ordered all local governments workers in the state to withdraw their service drom Monday 17th, February 2025 until further notice.

A statement signed by Comrade Christopher Arapasopo and obtained by Online Newspaper, sighted safety of workers as the reason for the order.

“The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has noticed the political uproar bringing agitations and fear among our members working within the Local Government Areas across the state. 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 LGAs 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”, the statement reads.

Below is the copy of the circular….

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