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The federal government declares that, “especially during the changeover of the current administration,” it will no longer accept industrial actions that do not adhere to due process.
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Chris Ngige, the minister of labor and employment, delivered the warning after being presented with a “award of excellence” by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) at the association’s 42nd annual general meeting/scientific conference.
According to a statement made by his media assistant Olajide Oshundun, the Minister said;
The federal government won’t put up with a strike that doesn’t follow the rules any longer. Section 43 of the Trade Dispute Act (TDA), Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004, will be applied to any organisation that goes on strike.
It states that when a worker goes on strike, especially one providing critical services, the employer has the right to withhold payment of any associated wages or compensation.
In order to follow the proper procedures for a strike, social discourse and negotiations with employers must be attempted first.
In the event of failure, a trade dispute notice (TDN) shall be served, followed by notification of the federal ministry of labor and employment office in the concerned state or FCT.
He urged all unions with grievances to follow the lead of the medical community and start proactive negotiations with the federal government rather than calling strikes whenever problems arose.
