Yemi Obafemi
The leadership of the Federal Area Council of the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria has directed workers in the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to embark on a nationwide strike from October 7 due to the federal government failure to address issues raised by the union.
The General Secretary of the in-house union, Comrade Salih Ahmed Aledeh, announced that the strike action is underway due to NAFDAC management’s failure to address their demands within the 14-day ultimatum period
They gave the federal government a 72- hour notice of strike over anti-workers activities.
He said: ‘’In a significant development affecting Nigeria’s public health sector, workers at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) will commence an indefinite strike starting October 7, 2024. The strike action follows the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to NAFDAC management, which failed to address concerns raised by the agency’s branch of the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria.
‘’The strike which will commence at 00:01 hours on October 7, 2024, was initiated after NAFDAC management failed to respond to issues raised in a communique from a congress meeting held on September 20.’’
Comrade Salih Ahmed Aledeh urges workers to participate in the strike, saying that, “importance of collective action. Do remember that the success of this action is dependent on our collective determination and resolve.”
The union leadership has instructed all zonal coordinators and state representatives to mobilize members in their respective regions to participate in the strike, ensure total compliance with the strike notice and provide regular updates on their mobilization efforts.
