Ogun workers reject Abiodun offers at Thursday meeting, continue strike

The Ogun State Organised Labour on Friday said it will continue the ongoing total strike, rejecting the latest offer from Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration.

This  followed a marathon seven-hour emergency meeting held by labour leaders on Friday, July 18, 2025, where they evaluated the outcome of their negotiation with the state government the previous day.

In a communiqué issued after the meeting, which lasted from 9am to 4pm, the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) expressed strong dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of critical demands.

The labour unions declared that the Thursday meeting chaired by Governor Abiodun failed to yield acceptable resolutions on five major issues: the implementation of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) ;the new national minimum wage and its consequential adjustments ; the payment of eight years’ arrears of leave allowances; consequential pension adjustments for retirees; and  the overdue promotion of civil servants for the years 2023 and 2024.

Organised Labour specifically described the government’s position on the Contributory Pension Scheme as “unacceptable,” stating it showed a lack of commitment to the welfare and future security of workers.

“The Council-in-session is displeased with the resolve of the State Government, especially on the Contributory Pension Scheme,” the statement read in part.

The unions, consequently announced that their earlier declaration of a trade dispute—issued in their letter dated Monday, July 14, 2025—remains in force.

They emphasized that the strike, which has grounded government activities across the state, would continue until tangible commitments are made.

“After thorough deliberation, the Council resolved that the status quo remains. The strike continues,” the communiqué reads.

The letter addressed to Governor Abiodun through the Head of Service was signed by top officials of the NLC, TUC, and JNC, reaffirming a united labour front in the ongoing agitation.

The industrial action, which began on Tuesday has crippled major government services.