The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly declared their intention to halt all activities nationwide, effective from October 3, 2023, over the “failure” of the government to effectively implement policies aimed at mitigating the hardships faced by Nigerians following the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol.
The decision comes after the 21-day ultimatum given to FG by the NLC ended last week and a two-day warning strike observed by the Unions.
But the national president of the NLC, Joe Ajaero had complained that “none of the demands put before the Federal Government had been addressed.”
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The PUNCH reports that the NLC national president, Joe Ajaero, during a virtual National Executive Council meeting which was held on Zoom, Tuesday told members of NEC that a meeting was held with the officials of the TUC to deliberate on ways forward. Ajaero noted that it was resolved that the two centres work together to make their stance known to the government.
A source who was present at the meeting noted that some members of the NLC initially objected to the development of the NLC working together with the TUC.
“Initially some members did not want us to work with the TUC but as of now, we don’t have a choice. The government has not been proactive. So it is going to be a definite action this time around.”