Government offices, public schools, and local government secretariats across Osun State were shut down on Monday as workers commenced a three-day sympathy strike.
This was due to a sympathy strike action embarked by the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC), Osun State Council, over the withheld local government funds.
The Osun NLC had in a statement jointly signed by its chairman, Christopher Arapasopo and secretary, Victor Amusan on Sunday called for a three-day sympathy strike in solidarity with members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Osun State chapter.
A visit to Osogbo and Olorunda Local Government secretariats on Monday, revealed that workers complied with the directives of the NLC and NULGE.
Bashiru Olalekan, a member of NULGE in the state, said he had no choice but to down tool.
“We got a circular from NULGE and a directive from NLC to begin strike today for three days.
“We are obeying the call, but we just cannot seat at home doing nothing. That is why you see us around,” he said.
Olalekan also pleaded with the Federal Government to do all in its power to resolve the impasse.
Also, all public primary and secondary schools in the state have been shut down.
Students of public schools were also seen at home and during a visit to public schools within the state capital Osogbo, it was observed that the gates were locked and the compounds were empty.
Schools visited included School of Science, Osogbo Grammar School, Saint Charles Grammar School, Saint James Grammar School, Baptist High School, Christ African School, Laro Grammar School, Islahudeen High School and others.
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