The National Investment Bank Limited (NIB) has announced it will not participate in the upcoming nationwide strike organized by labour unions to protest against illegal mining (galamsey.)
The strike, which is set to begin on October 10, 2024, aims to draw attention to the devastating environmental and economic effects of galamsey operations.
In a notice issued to staff on October 9, 2024, the leadership of both the PMSU (Professional Managerial Staff Union) and the Local Union at NIB stated that while the bank fully supports the fight against galamsey, it will not be joining the strike action at this time due to the ‘peculiar situation’ of the bank.
“All staff are expected to provide full service to customers without interruption,” the statement said.
The National Investment Bank urged its staff to remain professional and ensure that the needs of customers are met without disruption.
The nationwide strike is expected to see participation from a wide array of workers in different sectors, as frustrations mount over the government’s handling of illegal mining operations, which have severely impacted water bodies, forests, and farmlands across the country.