Officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service have threatened to embark on strike over what they called meagre salaries and poor working conditions.
According to the report, some aggrieved officials complained over their alleged neglect by the Federal Government despite the hazardous nature of their work.
In a document obtained by journalists on Tuesday in Uyo, the aggrieved workers accused the Federal Government of paying more attention to inmates and the correctional facilities across the country without consideration for the welfare of those manning the inmates and the facilities.
They urged President Muhammadu Buhari to set up a welfare committee that will look into their welfare saying they do not have a service commission or effective representation in the National Assembly.
They complained of poor salaries, and accommodation, adding that they did not receive any palliative during the COVID-19 lockdown.
However, when contacted, the NCS Public Relations Officer, H.U Chukwuedo, denied knowledge of any strike threat by the officers.
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