Plateau’s Strike Dynamics: Public Institutions, Banks Shut Down; Private Sector Response Diverse

Plateau’s Strike Dynamics: Public Institutions, Banks Shut Down; Private Sector Response Diverse

In Plateau State, private schools, media houses, and fuel stations have opted out of the organized Labour strike, contrasting with full compliance observed in the public sector workforce……….. CONTINUE READING

Vanguard’s assessment in Jos reveals locked entrances at banks across the Jos and Bukuru metropolis, while fuel stations remain operational, serving motorists.

Meanwhile, unionists have barricaded entrances to the State High Court, impeding access for lawyers.While government-owned media outlets offer limited services due to the strike, privately-owned counterparts continue operations.Highland FM, federally owned, directed staff at Level 12 and above to report for work, but the station only aired network news in the morning before going off-air.

Plateau Radio/Television Corporation operates with management staff only, broadcasting from 6 am to 9 am and resuming from 4 pm to 6.30 pm.

Amidst this, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and their affiliates converge at the Secretariat junction, chanting solidarity songs as monitoring teams enforce strike regulations.