Kaduna state government (KDSG) has condemned the unlawful actions and reckless statements by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on the rights of the people of the state. It said that the actions undertaken by the NLC includes unlawful trespass on government facilities, and attempts to prevent officers from signing attendance registers. The government disclosed that despite these actions, it has guaranteed access to the State Secretariat and other government offices, adding that it intends to continue running its operations in the service to the people, despite the futile efforts of the NLC to impede it. According to KDSG, "In addition to shutting down electricity, the NLC has also shut healthcare access for several of our citizens. They have closed several hospitals and chased away the patients. General hospitals in Kawo, Tudun-Wada, Kafanchan, Giwa, Rigasa, Kakuri and Sabon Tasha were illegally locked. They also shut rural hospitals and primary health centres in Kwoi, Turunku and other locations across the state. Preventing patients from receiving treatment in public health facilities certainly does not qualify as a pro-people action. "The State Government is documenting all these violations of the Miscellaneous Offences Act and the Trade Union Act. The government shares the pain of the people of Kaduna State amidst the avalanche of unlawful conduct by the NLC and appeals to all residents to remain calm and vigilant. The resort to coercion and the imposition of restraints on the personal freedom and comfort of citizens confirm that this is a campaign of sabotage, not an industrial action." The state government welcomed the visit by the leaders of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), who met with the Head of Service, Bariatu Y. Mohammed who commended the constructive attitude of the TUC delegation led by Barrister Musa Lawal, its Secretary-General. Also, Hajiya Bariatu stated that all officers from GL 14 upwards are expected at their duty posts as usual.
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