Nigerian banks have officially declared a two-day nationwide strike, starting on Tuesday, September 6.
News About Nigeria gathered that the announcement signals that financial services will be temporarily unavailable on September 5 and 6, 2023.
This directive was issued by the National Union of Banks, Insurance, and Financial Institution Employees (NUBIFE), with a memo bearing the signature of the union’s General Secretary, Mohammed I. Sheikh, dated September 2, 2023.
NUBIFE’s decision to call for this strike aligns with the strike notice previously issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on August 31.
The union is expressing concerns over what they perceive as unwarranted interference by the federal government in the internal affairs of trade unions, diverting attention away from pressing economic issues.
In the public notice, NUBIFE stated, “In accordance with the communique released following the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) held on Thursday, August 31, 2023, all affiliated unions are hereby directed to instruct their members to participate in a two-day service withdrawal, commencing on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 5th and 6th of September 2023.”
“This directive has become necessary to draw the government’s attention and serve as a warning against undue interference in the internal affairs of unions, rather than addressing the severe economic challenges currently faced by our nation,” the statement added.
It continued, “We hereby call upon all our affiliated unions to adhere to this directive by ensuring that all members abstain from their duties for the specified two-day period. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.”
