Workers of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), have suspended the nationwide strike they embarked on.
The staff of NIMC, had embarked on a strike which was effective from Thursday, 7 January 2021 and suspended registration for the National Identity Number, NIN.
As Nigerian were racing to meet the extended deadline to register for the National Identity Number, NIN, the staff union of the commission in charge downed their tools in a strike action.
The workers commenced an indefinite strike over poor allowances and the fear of exposure to COVID-19 spread in the agency.
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NIMC workers have now decided to put the strike on hold after a meeting with the Federal Government, where it was agreed that the demands of the employees would be addressed.
Asekokhai Lucky, the President of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, NIMC unit, confirmed the suspension of the industrial action saying workers of the commission across the country will be contacted to resume work by Monday and proceed with the enrolment of Nigerians for their National Identity Numbers.
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