The Department of State Services (DSS) has summoned the leadership of the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) following ongoing protests over unpaid wage awards and welfare concerns.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has summoned the leadership of the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) following a wave of protests demanding payment of wage awards and improved welfare for federal employees.
Comrade Andrew Emelieze, FWF National Coordinator and former TUC Chairman in Oyo State, confirmed the invitation by the DSS in a statement on Tuesday. Emelieze maintained the group’s resolve, stating, “We are not in any way intimidated, we have no regrets and if we have to do it again, we will not hesitate.”
He added, “Our voices must be heard, we shall keep on keeping on and never surrender.”
The DSS invitation follows the FWF’s indefinite strike, launched in Ibadan on April 22, over the alleged non-payment of five months’ wage awards. The union previously issued a 21-day ultimatum to the federal government, which reportedly received no response.
FWF leaders urged members to remain resolute as protests continue nationwide.