The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has issued a fresh warning to embark on an indefinite Nationwide strike within 14 to 21 working days if the Federal Government fails to address the excruciating mass suffering and impoverishment being experienced around the country by Nigerians.
The NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajero who issued the warning at a press conference in Abuja said the Federal Government has refused to engage and reach agreement with Organised labour on the critical issues of the consequences of hike in the prices of petrol that has unleashed massive suffering on Nigerian workers and masses.
He said the Congress will commence a 2- day nationwide warning strike from the 5th-6th of September, 2023 to demonstrate their readiness for the indefinite strike.
He further called on the Imo state government to stop the abuse and violation of the rights and privileges of workers and trade unions in the state.
The Congress further called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike to desist from threatening the poor masses in the FCT with demolition of properties built from their years of toil but to focus more on making houses available to the people.
