The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has faulted moves by the Office of Head of Service of the Federation to unilaterally introduce a tenure policy for trade union officers.
A circular from the Head of Service of the Federation with Reference No. HCSF/PS/SPSO/268/13/2/38 and dated August 1, 2023, has mandated that trade unions introduce a tenure limit of no more than two terms, with each term restricted to two years.
The Guardian gathered that this makes the maximum tenure for any trade union officer four years throughout his service life.
A statement by TUC President Festus Osifo, said the newly introduced Public Service Rule (PSR) 020612 directly contradicts the existing provisions of the Labour Act and many trade union constitutions, which typically provide for a four-year tenure per term.
While calling for a reverse of the policy, he said the imposition of a two-year term was disruptive…
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