How to avoid strike – TUC

Kaigama, who spoke in Lagos at a press conference, said the development is the only way to check the spate of strikes as well as promotes industrial harmony in the country.He expressed concern over the spate of strikes in the various sectors of the country’s economy in the outgoing year and said there should be […]

Kaigama, who spoke in Lagos at a press conference, said the development is the only way to check the spate of strikes as well as promotes industrial harmony in the country.
He expressed concern over the spate of strikes in the various sectors of the country’s economy in the outgoing year and said there should be concerted efforts on the part of stakeholders to avoid repeat of same next year.
He commended the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for suspending its industrial action recently and appealed to the university lecturers to re-dedicate themselves to their duties with a view to promoting academic excellence.
Kaigama also urged the federal government to consider creating enabling environment for investors to stake their funds in Nigeria, saying the development would go a long way in boosting job creation in the country.
He advocated the need for the review of the gratuity in the workers contributory pension scheme in the country.
According to the labour leader, the 25 percent payable as first installment to workers after exit from their work places is a pittance and merely portrays that the scheme is at variance with the plight of work force in Nigeria.
He advised that the National Assembly should jerk up the first installment under the scheme to 60percent, while the other installment should be ration out in a sustainable manner.
Kaigama said the challenges besetting the country are surmountable and must begin by solidly building the unity of Nigeria through the proposed national conference.
“Indeed, there is need for the people to dialogue and agree on the terms to boost the country’s unity and address her myriad of problems. Nigeria is one country in spite of its varying cultures, religion and ethnic nationalities and we can only succeed as a nation if we stay united.
“Constitutional conference is it and Trade Union Congress is in full support of it, taking cognizance of the fact that social dialogue is an important ingredient in nation building.’’