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From Okwe Obi and Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
The industrial action by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) took effect on Monday as civil servants were prevented from entering the Federal Secretariat, by personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The NLC and TUC had said they would embark on strike as a result of the poor minimum wage, by the Federal Government.
Those who were allowed into the complex were men of the NDLEA, NIS, Police and some staff members of some non-governmental organization who have offices in the building.
Also, students in public schools in Abuja were sent home. Daily Sun observed that students from various public primary and secondary schools were seen on the roads, heading back home.
At Government Secondary School, Wuse zone 6, the gate was left wide opened as students moved out of the school premises while some teachers gathered holding discussions.
Similarly, at Radio Nigeria, the gate was locked as only staff of level 15 and above were allowed access to the office.
