Oyo Assembly workers shut gate, begin indefinite strike over financial autonomy
Workers at the Oyo State House of Assembly on Monday began an indefinite strike over the agitation for implementation of financial autonomy for state houses of assembly, DAILY POST reports.
The aggrieved workers shut the gate leading into the premises of the House of Assembly.
The workers, under the umbrella of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), Oyo State chapter, carried different placards with various inscriptions while protesting around the Assembly complex.
DAILY POST reports that the industrial action embarked on by the Assembly workers followed the expiration of an ultimatum issued by the national leadership of PASAN.
PASAN Chairman, Yemi Alade, while speaking, maintained that the legislative staff were seeking implementation of financial autonomy for state legislatures.
He called on Governor Seyi Makinde to comply with Section 121 (3a, 3b and 4a) of the 1999 constitution (as altered).
Alade while speaking further, called for implementation of the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structures (CONLESS) for staff of the Assembly and the Commission.
He also called for 100 percent implementation of the salary structures, as well as other legislative allowances.
Describing the strike as indefinite, he said the workers will continue blocking the gates of the Assembly until their demands are met.
