The Oyo State government has described the seven-day strike ultimatum by Labour “as unnecessary and uncalled for”.

 In a statement by the Special Adviser to Governor Abiola Ajimobi on Communication and Strategy, Yomi Layinka, the government said it has not flouted the agreement it reached with workers last year.

The statement reads: “The attention of the Oyo State government has been drawn to media reports insinuating disharmony between the government and the state branch of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over payment of salary arrears.

“The government empathises with workers and pensioners  and solicit continued understanding over the matter.

“It is important to note that leaderships of the labour unions and the government have had a very robust understanding on this matter long before now.”

He appealed to workers to allow reason to prevail by not truncating the industrial harmony existing within the state.