The National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees, NUBIFIE, in a statement issued today says that all banks are directed to shut down on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th September 2023.
According to the statement which was signed by the union’s general secretary, Muhammed I. Sheikh, clarifies that the notice is in line with the Nigeria Labour Congress’ resolution to a two days strike action, which was made after the national executive council meeting (NEC) that took place on Thursday, 31 August 2023.
“In line with the communique issued after the meeting of National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) held on Thursday 31 August all affiliates should direct all its members to commence two days withdrawal of services from Tuesday & Wednesday the 5 & 6 September 2023.
“The directive is imperative to get the needed attention of the government and warn it off its new found love of meddling in the internal affairs of unions rather than address the punishing economic circumstances we find ourselves in.
“We hereby direct all our organs to comply with this directive by ensuring all our members stay off duties for the two days.” the statement read in parts.
