By Emmanuel Kwada
The Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government-Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), affiliated with the Trade Union Congress, has initiated an indefinite strike at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The strike, which began on Monday, October 7, 2024, centers on unresolved staff welfare concerns and promotion controversies.
The decision to strike follows multiple failed meetings with NAFDAC management, which failed to address critical issues affecting staff. Dr. Ejor Michael, Secretary of the TUC, stated that the strike is a result of NAFDAC Management’s failure to address the critical issues outlined in the communiqué within the given time frame.
The union has directed all workers to withdraw their services and remove personal belongings from their offices, emphasizing that no one will be allowed entry into any NAFDAC office during the strike period
The union has directed all workers to withdraw their services and remove personal belongings from their offices, emphasizing that no one will be allowed entry into any NAFDAC office during the strike period. The strike will continue unabated until all demands specified in the communiqué are fully met.
The unresolved issues include promotion examination results, appointment of directors, training institute placements, reform of promotion examination content, timely disclosure of scores, resolution of tied promotion examination scores, and payment of pending allowances and salary arrears.
The SSASCGOC has tasked State and Zonal Coordinators with ensuring strict adherence to the strike directive and calls on its members for cooperation in executing the indefinite strike effectively.
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