The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), Ondo State chapter, has suspended its proposed industrial action following the intervention of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The association had earlier issued a seven-day ultimatum, which expired on Monday, to demand the implementation of the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS) for its members.
Speaking with journalists in Akure, the state Chairperson of PASAN, Mrs. Hellen Olorunfemi, commended the governor for promptly approving the request of parliamentary workers. She said the move would bring relief and motivation to members across the state.
“We tabled our demands before the governor, and to the glory of God, he gave instant approval,” Olorunfemi said. “He directed the Head of Service and all concerned officers to immediately prepare the necessary implementation table so that the process can begin without delay.”
She noted that Ondo had been the only South-West state yet to implement the CONLESS structure before now, which had prompted the planned strike.
“Lagos and other states have long implemented this structure. We are happy that Ondo State is finally joining,” she added.
Olorunfemi also appreciated the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Chief Olamide Oladiji, for his unwavering support throughout the negotiation process.
She lauded the collaborative efforts of both the executive and legislative arms of government for ensuring a peaceful resolution.
“With the governor’s directive already being implemented by the Office of the Accountant General, PASAN has officially suspended its planned strike action,” she concluded.
