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December 4, 2024 NLC Akwa Ibom Suspend Planned Strike Action as Minimum Wage Implementation Date is Agreed with Government
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NLC Akwa Ibom Suspend Planned Strike Action as Minimum Wage Implementation Date is Agreed with Government

The Akwa Ibom State Council of Nigeria Labour Congress – NLC has suspended its proposed indefinite strike action earlier scheduled for today, Wednesday December 4, 2024, directing workers to report at their respective Work places.

According to a Press Statement issued by the State Chairman of NLC, Comrade SUNNY JAMES, the strike suspension follows the successful negotiation and the subsequent signing of the New Minimum Wage Agreement between the Akwa Ibom State Government and the Organized Labour yesterday.

The Statement noted that the signed 80, 000 naira minimum wage agreement is effective from November 1, 2024 and that since Salaries had already been paid for November 2024, the differential arrears will be paid on or before the end of February 2025, while the December 2024 Salary will be paid on the basis of the agreed New Minimum Wage.

Comrade SUNNY JAMES further noted that the Committee on minimum wage has alsoagreed to increase the Pension of Retirees in the State by 32,000 naira per month, in line with the Circular of the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission, issued in September 27, 2024.

The organized Labour therefore appreciated the Fatherly commitment and Love of Governor UMO ENO for His timely conclusion of the minimum Wage Agreement and other welfare packages to the Workers of the State, hoping that workers will reciprocate the kind gesture by improving on their productivity and acceptable service delivery to the State.

December 3, 2024 Senator Oshiomole Insists Local Government Autonomy is Sacrosanct
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Senator Oshiomole Insists Local Government Autonomy is Sacrosanct

Former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Senator Representing Edo North senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator ADAMS OSHOMOLE has said the local government autonomy is sacrosanct and must be upheld.

He made the assertion during a dialogue organised by the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution government autonomy today Monday, December 2, 2024.

OSHOMOLE said the funds for local government would not be misappropriated as speculated by many, if the full financial autonomy is granted to the 774 local government councils.

The Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the Committee, BENJAMIN KALU, in his address stated that the national dialogue aimed to consolidate ideas for a robust discourse on the independence of local government administration in Nigeria.

The Deputy Speaker added that the committee would commence zonal public hearings in January 2025.

December 3, 2024 NUJ Akwa Ibom Begins 2024 Press Week
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NUJ Akwa Ibom Begins 2024 Press Week

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, has commenced its 2024 Press Week with the theme Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Media Ethics and Content Modulation.

The opening ceremony, held yesterday at the NUJ Press Centre, Information Drive,Uyo featured Cultural Display, keynote address by CEO, Start Innovation Hub, Mr. HANSON JOHNSON, penal discussion on the theme, among others.

In his welcome address, Chairman of the 2024 Press Week, Comrade SAMUEL AYARA, said the theme is premised on the need for workable alternatives following the distortion that technologies have caused for the global community.

Also speaking, the Chairman of NUJ, Akwa Ibom State Council,Comrade AMOS ETUK urged journalists to embrace Artificial Intelligence – AI, as it has come to stay.

Delivering his keynote address, Mr. JOHNSON highlighted approaches to content modulation, while Chairman on the Occasion, Hon. MARTINS ESIN, representing Oron Federal Constituency at the House Representatives spoke on the need to work on the ethical loopholes introduced by AI.

On his part, the Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Information, Comrade INI EMEMOBONG called on Journalist to learn how to deconstruct AI to fit into our cultures.

The panelists, a Lecturer from the University of Uyo, DR ABASIFREKE IDIONG, Member Representing Etinan State Constituency at the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, Hon. UDUAK UFOT and CEO, Finbarr’s Consult, Mr. ANIEKME FINBARR spoke on how Journalists can use AI to their advantage.

Activities for the 2024 Press Week continues today with a free medical service for Journalists at the NUJ press centre by 8am, while Thursday is for Dinner and Award night at Emerald Event Centre, Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo by 6pm.

December 3, 2024 NLC in Akwa Ibom Threatens Shut down from December 4
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NLC in Akwa Ibom Threatens Shut down from December 4

The Akwa Ibom State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress – NLC has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike from Wednesday, December 4, 2024 if the new Minimum Wage agreement that will state the effective date of the implementation is not signed by midnight of Tuesday.

The decision formed the resolutions reached during an emergency State Executive Council Meeting of NLC held yesterday in Uyo.

As contained in a Communiqué signed by the state Chairman of NLC – Comrade SUNNY JAMES, the workers urged Governor UMO ENO to direct the signing of the agreement, while the workers verification exercise is ongoing.

NLC explained that they are extending the action, which was scheduled to commence on Sunday, December 1, by three days because of the burial of the first lady.

The Labour Union noted that workers will also be directed to come out en mass to the Government House gate at wellington Bassey way Uyo, on Monday, December 9, to massively protest for their new minimum wage payment.

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