Staff members of Radio Lagos/Ekofm, Lagos State Television (LTV), and Traffic Radio have announced a three-day warning strike set to commence on December 1, 2024. The workers are protesting unresolved issues related to minimum wage, promotions, and overall welfare, which they claim have been neglected by the government.

The strike is intended to draw attention to the grievances of the media workers, who allege that their concerns have been consistently ignored. According to sources, the staff’s dissatisfaction extends beyond wage concerns to issues such as delayed promotions, inadequate training, and irregular salary payments.

For employees of Lagos State Television, Radio Lagos, and Traffic Radio, the lack of significant progress in addressing these issues has created a deep sense of frustration. Many staff members report challenges including insufficient pay increases following promotions and unjustified delays in the promotion process.

Another key demand of the workers is integration into the Oracle platform, a digital system that facilitates employee identification and improves the remittance of financial contributions to the government.

“Despite following standard public service protocols to express our concerns, little has been done to resolve them. This strike is our way of voicing the frustration we’ve endured for too long,” said a staff representative who spoke anonymously.

As the warning strike approaches, it is uncertain how the Lagos State government will respond to the workers’ demands. The media outlets’ employees hope the action will lead to improvements in wages, promotional opportunities, and overall working conditions.

This development could disrupt operations at the affected media outlets, potentially impacting Lagosians who rely on them for news, entertainment, and traffic updates. The outcome of the strike will likely signal the government’s willingness to address the longstanding concerns of its media workforce.