Minimum Wage: NLC shut offices in Delta

The Delta state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress on Wedmesday shut offices and schools in Asaba ahead of the planned strike over delay in the implementation of the new minimum wage.

NLC members were seen patrolling Asaba closing government offices and turning back school children.

NLC state chairman in the state, Goodluck Ofuburuku told newsmen that labour was on strike in delta state.

Most government offices and schools within Asaba metropolis were closed. 

The state government secretariat, along Okpanam road was equally shut as some workers who had reported for work were seen milling around the gate.

However, most banks in Asaba remained open for business as customers continued their transactions without hindrance.

The national body of the NLC had threatened to go on strike from Thursday if the federal government fails to meet its demand on the consequential adjustment of the national minimum wage.