The NLC has insisted that it will convene a meeting of its organs in the coming days to respond to the new hike in fuel price
TheTalk.NG reports that the NLC fumed after the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government ‘clandestinely increased’ the pump price of premium motor spirit, popularly known as petrol
However, the labour union set aside talks of a possible strike, asking Nigerians to ‘patiently’ follow its moves
TheTalk.NG journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs.
FCT, Abuja – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of implementing “extreme right policies”.
The union, meanwhile, said it has not decided to embark on a nationwide strike action amid the hike in fuel price.
The NLC had said it felt betrayed by the FG.
Photo credits: Nigeria Labour Congress HQ, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed TinubuSource: Facebook
NLC stated this through its official spokesperson, Benson Upah, who spoke on Wednesday, September 4, in an interview on Arise News monitored by TheTalk.NG.
Asked about the threat of a potential strike and the effectiveness of the purported planned action, Upah replied:
“Well, we have not said we are going on strike. We said the appropriate organs of the congress will meet to take appropriate decisions, and those decisions will be made public. So, I would want you to be patient to see if a strike will be one of them.”
He added:
“But let’s assume a strike is an option, our strike is the least harmful, as effective as a strike can be. Our strikes are essential to wake the government up and point the right direction.”
Watch the NLC official’s interview below:
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Source: TheTalk.NG
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The NLC had said it felt betrayed by the FG.
