The NLC threatened to go on an indefinite shutdown of the nation if the federal government fails to take steps to address the “excruciating mass suffering” being faced by Nigerians.
By Jeffrey Agbo
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it would embark on a two-day nationwide warning strike beginning from September 5 over hardship in the country.
NLC president, Joe Ajaero, stated this to reporters at the end of the congress’ National Executive Council meeting on August 31.
The congress threatened to go on an indefinite shutdown of the nation if the federal government fails to take steps to address the “excruciating mass suffering” being faced by Nigerians.
Ajaero said: “The NLC NEC 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 impoverishment being experienced around the country.
“To commence a 2-day nationwide warning strike on Tuesday & Wednesday the 5th & 6th of September, 2023 to demonstrate our readiness for the indefinite strike later in the month and to also demand that the State vacates the illegally occupied National Headquarters of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
“To embark on a mass protest and rally in Imo State within this month of September 2023 in preparation for a major shutdown of the state to compel the state government to stop the abuse and violation of the rights and privileges of workers and trade unions in the state.”
