Dismissed Federal Workers Appeal To Tinubu For Reinstatement, Cite National Assembly Resolutions And Years Of Hardship

Dismissed Federal Workers Appeal to Tinubu for Reinstatement, Cite National Assembly Resolutions and Years of Hardship Eight federal civil servants dismissed from service in 2022 have appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in their prolonged struggle for reinstatement, saying they have endured years of hardship despite resolutions by both chambers of the National Assembly directing that they be recalled. The affected workers, who previously served in the Federal Ministries of Environment and Works, say their dismissal has left them unemployed and financially distressed since 2022, and they are now urging the Presidency, lawmakers, and civil society groups to press the Federal Civil Service Commission FCSC to comply with legislative directives ordering their return to service. According to their appeal, the National Assembly had passed resolutions calling for their reinstatement and redeployment, but the implementation has reportedly stalled, deepening frustration among the affected employees who insist that due process and parliamentary authority have not been respected. One of the dismissed workers, speaking on behalf of the group, described the situation as painful and prolonged, saying they no longer know where else to turn after exhausting administrative and legislative channels. They argued that their termination was unlawful and inconsistent with public service rules.

“We do not know where else to go anymore,” one of the affected workers said, adding that continued non-implementation of the resolutions undermines confidence in government institutions. The workers also appealed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, labour unions, and human rights organisations to intervene, insisting that the FCSC should be compelled to obey the National Assembly’s directive and restore them to their positions. They further called on President Tinubu to intervene directly under his administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda, arguing that their reinstatement would demonstrate the government’s commitment to fairness, due process, and workers’ welfare. The case adds to ongoing debates over the enforcement of legislative resolutions in Nigeria’s public service system, particularly where administrative agencies are accused of delaying or ignoring parliamentary recommendations.

As of reporting time, there has been no official response from the Federal Civil Service Commission regarding the renewed appeal. The dismissed workers say they remain hopeful that federal authorities will review their case and ensure compliance with the National Assembly’s resolution, bringing an end to what they describe as years of unjust exclusion from public service.