Strike: Resign now, Labour tells Kogi HOS, Ogunmola

The organized Labour in Kogi State has called for the immediate resignation of the State Head of Service, Mrs. Deborah Ogunmola over her perceived anti Labour posture as it affects the welfare of civil servants in Kogi State.

A statement signed by the Secretaries of Public Service Joint Negotiating Council, Alhaji Isah Abubakar, Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Faniyi Olakunle and Trade Union Congress, Comrade Kolawole James, accused the HOS of threatening to apply 'no work, no pay' rule should workers of Kogi State comply with the ongoing strike declared by Nigeria Labour Congress to press for an increase in minimum wage.

Our Kogi State Correspondent reports that the Organized Labour said it was not surprised by the action of the HOS, having retired from service and is still occupying the office of HOS illegally. 

The statement maintained that by the circular, reference number HS/KGS/CLR/3/V/587 dated 18th September 2017, signed by Mrs. Ogunmola herself, she has since abolished contract appointment in Kogi State civil service.

"The continued stay of Mrs. Ogunmola in office as against this circular duly signed by her, is against the body and spirit of the civil service reform embarked upon by this administration.

The Organised labour, view her purported radio announcement, asking workers to ignore, National strike duly called by the National body of the Unions as an affront on the rights of workers.

Labour therefore called, on the national council on establishment and the office of the Head Of Service of the Federation to take special notice of the continued stay in office of Mrs. Deborah Ogunmola as HOS after retirement, as against the aforementioned circular and her other numerous infringements on the rights and privileges of workers in Kogi State", the statement added. 

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