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Delta workers stayed at home following the industrial action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).
As early as 8.00am, the Federal and State Secretariat along Okpanam road and Maryam Babangida Way respectively were shut with the gates padlocked by union members out to enforce the strike action.
Academic activities in secondary schools in Asaba metropolis were also disrupted as students were turned back.
Although commercial banks admitted customers, their gates were locked.
Activities at the Delta State Government House were also disrupted as workers failed to turn up at their duty posts. (The Nation)
