Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. Employees of the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) has on Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 commenced a strike to address longstanding grievances regarding inadequate compensation and restrictive directives from the board.
During a livestream interview with Radio Democracy, a staff member revealed that inconsistencies in salary payments have left some employees with as low as 600 Leones, which is significantly below the national minimum wage. The disparity has led to low morale and increased dissatisfaction among the workforce.
Another employee voiced concerns over the deteriorating infrastructure at SLBC, attributing the decline to an absence of maintenance funds. They also disclosed that the board has recently enforced a cap on expenditures, limiting spending to no more than twenty thousand Leones. The directive has severely restricted the potential for necessary improvement projects, further exacerbating the situation.
Staff members pointed out that since the departure of the former Director General, Mr. Kapuwa, the board has seemingly halted all initiatives aimed at advancing the corporation. Many employees expressed their frustration over the lack of career advancement opportunities, stating that financial constraints have stunted their professional growth despite years of dedicated service.
“We have worked here for decades, yet our wages are not enough to sustain ourselves, let alone allow for personal and professional development,” one employee lamented.
To date, there has been no official response from the government regarding the ongoing strike. The SLBC staff expressed hope for a resolution that would address their concerns, emphasizing the need for fair compensation and infrastructure improvements.
SLBC Staff Strike Over Low Wages
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