Minimum Wage:NLC Shut Schools And Offices As Strike Commence

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Delta state, has shut offices and schools in Asaba ahead of the planned strike over non-implementation of the N30,000 new minimum wage.

“We are on strike and that is all I can tell you for now. We expect offices and schools to comply,” Ofuburuku, NLC State chairman said.

"The strike is in force that is why we are going round to enforce compliance."

It was learned that the NLC members in Asaba, the state capital, closed government offices and turned back school children.

The national body of the union had threatened to go on strike if the Federal Government failed to fully implement the new national minimum wage.

Reporters at the gate of West-End Mixed Secondary School, Asaba,  said the gate was also closed, as the students were seen going home at about 10:15 am.

Also, members of the NLC were seen at the Achievers Group of Schools, DLA road Asaba, driving out students and trying to lock up the school gate.