By Lukman Olabiyi
The nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) which commenced on Tuesday, has no effect in Lagos State, as activities many offices went on smoothly .
Although, there was partial compliance in some offices.
The strike did not have much effect at the Lagos State Secretariat where workers were seen going about their regular business.
At the state High Court both in Ikeja and Lagos Island ,as well as at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, the industrial strike embarked upon by NLC partial affected their activities as personnel of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS) who suppose to bring defendants in their custody to court , were no where near the court.
The action of NCS personnel warranted the courts to adjourn many criminal trials.
But the strike action didn’t affected others activities in the courts as its officials were at there various duty posts.
Chairperson, NLC, Lagos Chapter, Comrade Funmi Sesi, when contacted, said affected members have been directed to comply with the directive of the National body and anyone found flouting it would be dealt with accordingly.
According to Sesi, “Members from Director’s grade downward have been directed and advised to ensure total compliance to the nationwide strike called by the national body.
“The monitoring team has been mandated to go around offices to ensure strict compliance and anyone seen in the office will be chased out.
“Though, there was no public demonstration or protest the workers were asked to stay off work and stay at their respective homes pending further directive.
“We will continue to monitor the situation as it unfolds and ensure total compliance.”