Nigerian banks have announced a two-day nationwide strike.
Daily Report Nigeria reports that the commercial banks announced that financial services will be closed on September 5 and 6, 2023.
National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institution Employees, NUBIFIE announced the development in a memo dated 2 September 2023 and signed by the Union’s General Secretary, Mohammed I Sheikh.
The statement said the policy was in line with the Nigerian Labour Congress’ NLC August 31 strike notice.
NUBIFIE blamed the federal government for interfering in union affairs instead of focusing on cleaning up the economy.
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The memo read:
“In line with the communique issued after the meeting of National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) held on Thursday 31st August 2023 that all affiliates should direct all its members to commence two days’ withdrawal of services from Tuesday & Wednesday the 5th & 6th September, 2023.
“The directives is imperative to get the needed attention of government and warn it of its newfound love of meddling in the internal affairs of unions rather than address the punishing economic circumstances we find ourselves. We hereby direct all our organs to comply with this directive by ensuring all our members stay off duty for the two days. Your cooperation in this regard will be appreciated.”
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