In an effort to prevent the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) warning strike set for Tuesday and Wednesday, the Federal Government has expressed its willingness to meet with the labor union on Monday.
However, the NLC remains resolute in proceeding with the two-day warning strike, despite their openness to government negotiations, citing past unfulfilled promises.
Several state chapters of the NLC have indicated their readiness to participate in the strike, while others plan to convene executive committee meetings on Monday as a prelude to the strike.
The NLC’s decision to stage a nationwide strike stems from the government’s failure to engage in meaningful dialogue regarding the removal of petrol subsidies, which they argue adversely affects the impoverished masses.
The NLC has accused the government of neglecting negotiations and not implementing prior agreements.
The NLC has listed over six grievances, including the police’s siege on the National Union of Road Transport Workers’ headquarters, workers’ rights violations in Imo State, and interference in trade union matters by the Abia State Government, among others.
Following the strike declaration, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, expressed optimism that a resolution could be reached through ongoing discussions, hoping to avert the strike.
The NLC countered, stating that the government had not officially invited them to meetings and emphasized their commitment to the strike as a warning to address their concerns, urging the government to listen to the voice of Nigerians and prioritize their interests.
They called on Nigerians to hold the government accountable for the sake of the nation’s future.
