NULGE Shuts Down Local Govt Secretariats in Osun
The Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, (NULGE), has directed its members across the state to withdraw their services, effective Monday.
In a statement signed by its State President, Dr. Nathaniel Kehinde Ogungbangbe, on Sunday, February 16, 2025, added that all gates of Local Government Secretariats must remain closed until further directive.
The statement reads, “The Osun State NULGE has noticed the political uproar bringing agitations and fear among our members working within the Local Government Areas across the State.
“The Osun State NULGE is apolitical, but we won’t allow our members to work in an atmosphere of insecurity.
“We urge all the political parties and their members to abide by the rule of law. We insist on the rule of law to avoid turning our Local Government Secretariats into battle grounds thereby putting the lives of our members in danger.
“In furtherance to this, we hereby direct all our members working in all the Local Government Areas in Osun State to withdraw their services effective Monday, 17th February, 2025 at 12.00 a.m. (midnight), And all gates of Local Government Secretariats must remain closed until further directive.
“We won’t allow our members to return until their safety at work can be assured and guaranteed, which is their constitutional right
“We hereby call on all Security Agencies to ensure the safety of all lives and properties within Osun State Local Governments and the public in general.
“The NULGE Osun State remains committed to defending the rights, welfare and safety of all its members”
