The nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC on Tuesday, has recorded partial compliance from Lagos State workers as offices remained open for normal activities.
The strike did not have much effect at the Lagos State Secretariat where workers were seen going about their regular business.
The secretariat gate was open to workers and visitors, even as the turnout of workers was significantly low compared to other workdays. Only a few workers, mostly senior cadres were seen idling in the offices with no significant effect.
Bank within the State secretariat, also opened for business with customers seen entering and exiting the bank premises.
Both public and private schools in the metropolis opened for normal activities. Schools in Egbeda, Ikotun, Ikeja, Agege, and Ketu, among others, carried out the academic exercises.
Some of the workers in the State who reported for work said that they were not aware of any directive to stay at home for the strike.
One of the civil servants said: “I reported for work this morning before I was told there was a strike.
“Well from the situation some workers are around for work while others did not show up as you can see. The staff buses arrived with workers this morning because I came to the office in one of the buses”.
Chairperson, NLC, Lagos Chapter, Comrade Funmi Sesi, when contacted, said affected members have been directed to comply with the directive of the National body and anyone found flouting it would be dealt with accordingly.
Sesi said: “Members from Director’s grade downward have been directed and advised to ensure total compliance to the nationwide strike called by the national body.
“The monitoring team has been mandated to go around offices to ensure strict compliance and anyone seen in the office will be chased out.
“Though, there was no public demonstration or protest, the workers were asked to stay off work and stay at their respective homes pending further directive.
“We will continue to monitor the situation as it unfolds and ensure total compliance”.
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