Francis Nwifuru, the governor of Ebonyi State, has issued an ultimatum to workers to return to work within 72 hours or face dismissal and replacement. The ultimatum comes in response to a seven-day warning strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Nwifuru claims the state is not owing any worker and has already approved and started paying the new minimum wage.
Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru , has given workers in the state 72 hours ultimatum to resume work or face dismissal. The governor also threatened to replace them after their dismissal from duty. Nwifuru's action followed a seven days warning strike embarked on by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC , Ebonyi State wing. Addressing newsmen on Monday in his office at the new Government House, Centenary City, Abakaliki, Nwifuru said the state government is not owing any worker.
However, reacting to the strike, Nwifuru said, 'If you don't go to work, not only that I will not pay you salary, but I will replace you within 72 hours in your office. 'If I don't see you in your office, consider yourself sacked. So far I am not guilty, I am not owing you. 'I am paying you what is supposed to be paid. And according to the agreement and the Constitution, I am not owing you. If you don't go to work within 72 hours I will replace you.
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