The management of the National Assembly has issued a stern warning to parliamentary workers threatening to disrupt activities at the complex over unresolved welfare issues. The warning follows a call by members of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) for industrial action.
In a circular released on Sunday, Essien Eyo Essien, the Secretary for Human Resources and Staff Development, acting on behalf of the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, urged workers to desist from any plans to picket or stage protests during the upcoming plenary session scheduled for Tuesday.
Essien stressed that any attempt to disturb legislative proceedings would result in severe disciplinary action, stating: “Membership of PASAN or any union is entirely voluntary. Staff members dissatisfied with union conduct are free to withdraw their membership in accordance with established procedures.”
He highlighted that within the first seven months of the current management’s tenure, numerous administrative reforms had been introduced to improve efficiency and staff morale. Essien further reassured employees: “The management assures you that your safety and security within the National Assembly complex are guaranteed, and you are urged to carry out your duties without fear or intimidation.”
The warning comes in the wake of a petition dated October 3, 2025, from a faction of PASAN members accusing the management of harassing union members who have been advocating for transparency and constitutional adherence within PASAN. The petition, signed by M.C. Odo, Yusuf Mohammed Abiola, and Chinenye Peace Nda, claims that workers have been threatened with suspension for requesting the presentation of audited accounts in line with the PASAN Constitution (2015).
The workers also raised concerns about the alleged violation of internal union democracy, citing the controversial reinstatement of union executives previously removed by Congress. Furthermore, they accused management of neglecting key welfare issues, including unresolved salary discrepancies, remittance of statutory deductions, and the full implementation of the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure.
In addition to addressing these financial grievances, the workers have called for the immediate implementation of various allowances and benefits, including the 40% consolidated peculiar allowance approved for federal workers in 2023, provision of vehicles for directorate staff, and training programs for capacity development.
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