The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have jointly issued a nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government, citing non-implementation of agreements reached on October 2, 2023, following the removal of petrol subsidy.
Expressing disappointment over the government’s disregard for the populace’s suffering, leaders of the NLC and TUC underscored the dire socioeconomic consequences resulting from the subsidy removal and currency devaluation.
In a statement, the unions lamented the need for drastic action due to persistent neglect of citizen welfare, announcing a 14-day ultimatum starting from February 9, 2024, for the government to fulfill its obligations.
Among the unmet promises is the implementation of a N35,000 minimum wage for civil servants, a pledge that remains outstanding despite assurances from the Federal Government.
The unions’ joint-statment partly reads, “Addressing the massive suffering and the general harsh socioeconomic consequences of the ill-conceived and ill-executed IMF/World Bank-induced hike in the price of PMS and the devaluation of the naira. These dual policies have had, as we predicted, dire economic consequences for the masses and workers of Nigeria.
“It is regrettable that we are compelled to resort to such measures, but the persistent neglect of the welfare of citizens and Nigerian workers and the massive hardship leave us with no choice.
