Festus Osifo

Osifo: Nigeria’s Government Must Cut Waste to Improve Workers’ Lives

“Negotiation is not emotion. We urged government to cut waste and act urgently to alleviate workers' suffering,” said Festus Osifo.

5 months ago

Festus Osifo: Labour’s Issue Is the Minimum Wage’s Value, Not Its Amount

TUC President Osifo says the upcoming strike is due to the government's unwillingness to negotiate the minimum wage.

5 months ago

N54,000 As Workers’ Minimum Wage Falls Short Of Where We Need To Be In Nigeria, Says Osifo

Trade Union President Osifo revealed that state governors were absent at the minimum wage meeting held on Tuesday, prompting postponement.

5 months ago

Osifo: We Are Open To Negotiations With The Government Regarding The N615,000 Minimum Wage Proposal, We Are Not Forcing Our Position

"We expect a counter offer regarding the proposed minimum wage. We are open to conversations," says RUC president Festus Osifo.

6 months ago

TUC 10-Point Agenda: Government Has the Revenue But Stopped Paying N35,000 Wage Award After First Month, Osifo Says

"Our responsibility is to hold them accountable to be sure and certain that every statement in that agreement as agreed…

10 months ago

Osifo: Nigerian Workers Sleep in Offices Because They Can’t Afford Transport Fare Home

“For any government that is looking at the plight of the people, I think four months, about 120 days, is…

1 year ago

Festus Osifo: Despite Not Joining, TUC Isn’t Condemning NLC Strike

"What they have done is part of the Labour agitation. At the end of the day, it is about the…

1 year ago