Nigeria Labour Congress announced Nationwide Shutdown Amidst Economic Woes.Â
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning to the government, announcing its intention to initiate a two-day warning strike on Tuesday, September 5, and Wednesday, September 6. This bold move is the NLC’s response to the government’s perceived negligence in addressing the profound suffering and impoverishment afflicting the nation.
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The decision to embark on this warning strike came after a meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) on Thursday. Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the NLC, conveyed the resolution during a press briefing on Friday.
During the briefing, Ajaero stated, “NEC in session of NLC resolved to embark on a total and indefinite shutdown of the nation within 14 working days or 21 days from today until steps are taken by the government to address the excruciating mass suffering and the impoverishment experienced around the country.”
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The strike will begin with a two-day warning strike, aiming to demonstrate the NLC’s readiness for an indefinite strike later in the month. Additionally, it calls for the government to vacate the illegally occupied national headquarters of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
Furthermore, the NLC plans to organize mass protests and rallies in Imo State within the month of September.
Ajaero voiced concerns about the government’s renewed crackdown on labor unions and their leaders. He explained that the strike action is a result of the government’s failure to engage in meaningful dialogue with relevant stakeholders.
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Specifically, the Federal Government has neglected to reach an agreement with organized labor on critical issues related to the recent increase in petroleum prices, which has resulted in significant hardship for Nigerian workers and the general population.
Additionally, Ajaero raised the alarm about alleged police invasions and occupations of the national headquarters of the NURTW, purportedly under the instructions of certain influential figures claiming to represent the President of Nigeria.
As the nation awaits the outcome of these developments, the NLC’s warning strike serves as a reminder of the pressing issues that demand attention, especially concerning economic hardships, workers’ rights, and the state of labor unions in Nigeria.
