LGA workers mass sack in Kaduna illegal – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has again condemned the mass sacking of about 5000 local government workers by the Kaduna State government.  A statement issued by the NLC president Ayuba Wabba stated  that the sack violates the provisions of  all known labour laws and industrial relations practice as well as processes. Wabba said that the […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has again condemned the mass sacking of about 5000 local government workers by the Kaduna State government. 

A statement issued by the NLC president Ayuba Wabba stated  that the sack violates the provisions of  all known labour laws and industrial relations practice as well as processes.

Wabba said that the reasons adduced by the government for its action are spurious and unfounded.

He said, “Aside from this, the process is patently faulty and unlawful.  For instance, redundancy cannot be carried out without following the provisions of the Labour Act.  When the government of Kaduna State announced to the whole world its plan to lay off about 25,000 teachers for failing a competency test for Primary Four Class, we not only expressed our misgivings, we said the so-called competency test was a subterfuge and part of a premeditated plan to drastically cut down the workforce in furtherance of dangerous neo-liberal policies. The latest illegal mass sack of workers lends credence to our assertions or fears.”

The NLC president   warned of the consequences of “the reckless actions of the government of Kaduna State” and  called  for caution and res traint on the part of the government.