The Lagos State Council of Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has called on Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to also expand the constraint imposed over COVID-19 global pandemic to cover workplaces and commercial vehicles.
The state TUC released a statement jointly signed by its chairman, Mr Gbenga Ekundayo, and secretary, Mr Abiodun Aladetan.
“We think the government should be more specific in its directives by asking all workers in the state and other employers of labour to allow their workers to work from home, the statement reads.
“This is so because most offices have more than 50 staff in view of the directive issued by the government concerning the number of people allowed to come together in a particular social setting.”
Both union leaders also called for restrictions on commercial vehicle operations in the state for, at least, a minimum of two weeks.
If restrictions are not placed on commercial vehicles in Lagos, it might make a mockery of other efforts of governments,” the TUC leaders say in the statement.
The leaders urged Lagosians, including workers, to take every precaution seriously and keep themselves safe and healthy.
“The government should, as a matter of urgency, approach the issue with all seriousness it deserves.
“It should do this by ensuring that all allocations released to fight this virus are effectively and judiciously used for the purpose if we are to get positive results,” they add.
Till date, 27 Coronavirus cases have been confirmed, two cases have been discharged and there has been no death from coronavirus in Nigeria. An updated directive from the Lagos State government bans gatherings of more than 20 people.
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