Lagos State workers under the employ of state-owned media, including the Lagos Television (LTV), Radio Lagos, Eko FM, and Traffic Radio, have suspended their three-day warning strike after a meeting with government representatives.
In a joint statement sighted by TheWest Newspaper, signed by Olutayo Ogunbowale, Secretary of the Special Joint Congress comprising the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union (RATTAWU) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the workers expressed gratitude to members for their support during the strike.
“We appreciate your prayers and cooperation during the three-day warning strike. Today, we met with the Commissioners for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, and Establishments and Training, Afolabi Ayantayo, as well as Permanent Secretaries and General Managers of the state-owned media,” Ogunbowale said.
According to the statement, the workers presented their demands during the meeting, which were extensively discussed. It was resolved that their grievances would be tabled before Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the State Executive Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025.
“We promise to follow up on the progress of this matter and ensure that our members’ requests are met. Therefore, we call on all members of staff to resume work tomorrow, Thursday, January 16, 2025, effective immediately,” the statement added.
The workers had embarked on the strike to push for their absorption into the government’s payroll system popularly called ORACLE, improved welfare, enhanced working conditions, and other demands. The unions emphasized the importance of resuming work with dedication and professionalism, while cautioning against indiscipline and gross misconduct.
Further developments are expected following the governor’s review of the workers’ demands next week.
