The organised Labour and the Federal Government are facing tensions as workers in the Federal Civil Service express discontent over the non-sustained payment of the N35,000 wage award promised by the government. The wage award was introduced in response to the removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu to alleviate the hardship caused by the subsidy removal.
In separate interviews, workers revealed that the Federal Government only paid the N35,000 wage award for the month of September. Despite the initial payment, there has been no subsequent communication or continuation of the wage award, leaving workers confused and concerned about the economic challenges they face.
A senior civil servant mentioned the lack of official communication from the government on the matter, causing confusion among workers. Another civil servant emphasized the need for the government to address the situation, stating that citizens are experiencing increased financial difficulties due to insufficient take-home salaries.
The uncertainty surrounding the sustained payment of the wage award has led to dissatisfaction among workers, with some expressing frustration over the impact on their financial well-being. The clash between Labour and the Federal Government arises from the perceived failure to fulfill the commitment made in response to the fuel subsidy removal, further highlighting the challenges faced by workers in coping with economic changes.
