Saturday, May 10, 2025
The Witness Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • International
    • Education
    • Health
    • Legislative
    • Judiciary
    • Security
    • Metro
    • Crime
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Labour
    • Oil & Gas
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Maritime
    • Banking
    • Energy
    • Communication
    • Technology
  • Special Reports
    • Anti-Corruption
    • Investigations
    • Interviews
    • Sponsored
  • Arts & Life
    • Art
    • Books
    • Fashion
    • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Weekend Gist
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Facts Check
    • Columns
  • Home
  • News
    • International
    • Education
    • Health
    • Legislative
    • Judiciary
    • Security
    • Metro
    • Crime
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Labour
    • Oil & Gas
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Maritime
    • Banking
    • Energy
    • Communication
    • Technology
  • Special Reports
    • Anti-Corruption
    • Investigations
    • Interviews
    • Sponsored
  • Arts & Life
    • Art
    • Books
    • Fashion
    • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Weekend Gist
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Facts Check
    • Columns
No Result
View All Result
The Witness Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Welfare: NAFDAC workers begin indefinite strike

by Enyeh Julius Akpovire
October 7, 2024
in News
Welfare: NAFDAC workers begin indefinite strike
1
VIEWS
Share on WhatappShare on FacebookShare on Twitter

The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), an affiliate of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) representing workers of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has embarked on an indefinite strike over unresolved staff welfare concerns.

The strike, which began on Monday, October 7, 2024, centers on several demands, including the review of 2024 promotion examination results, appointments for key director positions in public affairs and special duties, reform of the promotion exam content, and the establishment of a psychology officer cadre in line with a directive from the Head of Service (HOS).

Other issues include the payment of pending burial expenses, life insurance, repatriation allowances, and salary arrears for employees hired in 2022.

In a statement released by TUC Secretary Ejor Michael, the workers had issued a 14-day ultimatum to NAFDAC management in a communique dated September 20, 2024. Following the expiration of the ultimatum, a NAFDAC staff congress was convened on October 4, where the decision to initiate an indefinite nationwide strike was unanimously agreed upon.

“After careful deliberation, Congress unanimously resolved to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike across all NAFDAC formations, commencing Monday, 7th October 2024,” the statement read.

The union expressed frustration over NAFDAC management’s failure to address the critical issues raised in the communique within the specified time frame. As a result, the union directed all workers to withdraw their services and vacate NAFDAC premises during the strike.

“This decision is a result of NAFDAC Management’s failure to address the critical issues outlined in the Communique within the given time frame,” the statement added.

SSASCGOC also instructed state and zonal coordinators to ensure full compliance with the strike order, emphasizing that the industrial action would persist until all demands were met.

“Dear Comrades, your cooperation is greatly treasured to ensure the effectiveness of this indefinite nationwide strike action. We will not relent until all issues are satisfactorily addressed,” the statement concluded.

Tags: NAFDACNational Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control

Related Posts

Yuletide: FG declares Dec 25, 26, Jan 1 as public holidays
News

Yuletide: FG declares Dec 25, 26, Jan 1 as public holidays

December 23, 2024
BREAKING: Many feared dead in Abuja stampede
News

BREAKING: Many feared dead in Abuja stampede

December 21, 2024
BREAKING: Many feared dead in Abuja stampede
News

Many die in stampede during Earnest Azudialo-Obiejesi food distribution in Anambra

December 21, 2024
JUST IN: Dele Farotimi arrives Ekiti court amid heavy security
News

BREAKING: Court grants Dele Farotimi bail in ‘defamation’ case

December 20, 2024
Raining curses on someone online is criminal offence – Police
News

Raining curses on someone online is criminal offence – Police

December 20, 2024
JUST IN: Dele Farotimi arrives Ekiti court amid heavy security
News

JUST IN: Dele Farotimi arrives Ekiti court amid heavy security

December 20, 2024
Next Post
JUST IN: Tinubu orders IGP to secure Rivers LG secretariats

JUST IN: Tinubu orders IGP to secure Rivers LG secretariats

 

JHU AD  x

 

 

UBA

The witness

The Witness Newspaper is a credible Nigerian media organisation in both tabloid and online format with the mission of bringing its readers accurate and reliable information without bias, about happenings within the nation and abroad.

Categories

  • Aviation
  • Banking
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Inside Nigeria
  • International
  • Investigations
  • Judiciary
  • Lifestyle
  • Metro
  • Music
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Security
  • Southern Witness
  • Special Features
  • Sport
  • World

Recent Posts

  • Yuletide: FG declares Dec 25, 26, Jan 1 as public holidays
  • BREAKING: Many feared dead in Abuja stampede
  • Many die in stampede during Earnest Azudialo-Obiejesi food distribution in Anambra
  • BREAKING: Court grants Dele Farotimi bail in ‘defamation’ case
  • Raining curses on someone online is criminal offence – Police
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

The Witness Nigeria © 2017 - 2024.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • International
    • Education
    • Health
    • Legislative
    • Judiciary
    • Security
    • Metro
    • Crime
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Labour
    • Oil & Gas
    • Agriculture
    • Aviation
    • Maritime
    • Banking
    • Energy
    • Communication
    • Technology
  • Special Reports
    • Anti-Corruption
    • Investigations
    • Interviews
    • Sponsored
  • Arts & Life
    • Art
    • Books
    • Fashion
    • Lifestyle
  • Entertainment
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Weekend Gist
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
    • Facts Check
    • Columns

The Witness Nigeria © 2017 - 2024.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.