NASS workers block NASS gate as PASAN begins indefinite strike, protest unpaid allowances and arrears

Staff of the National Assembly and National Assembly Service Commission have blocked the main entrance into the National Assembly Complex as they protest non-payment of allowances and arrears.

The workers under the umbrella of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) warned on Friday, June 3, they will commence an indefinite strike on Monday, June 6.

They accused the management of the National Assembly of reneging on a Memorandum of Understanding to fully implement the revised condition of service and the training and re-Training of staff.

They are also asking for the payment of arrears of Minimum wage, leave grant and other allowances.

Protesting today, the workers blocked the gate with their bus and human shield.

They vowed that the strike will be total and indefinite, according to The Nation.

The Parliamentary staff had in May 2020 written to the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, appealing to them to wade into a brewing crisis occasioned by an alleged plot to stop the implementation of the revised condition of service for members.

However, the lawmakers despite another chance given them to do the needful reportedly failed to implement the service conditions.

A member of PASAN EXCO who hinted about their ordeal in a conversation with the Daily Post, said members of the group have decided to shut down activities of the National Assembly until their needs are met.