NLC declares 2-day nationwide protest over economic hardship

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says it will embark on a two-day nationwide protest from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, over the worsening economic hardship and insecurity in the country.

Mr Joe Ajaero, President of NLC said this at a news conference at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Friday in Abuja.

Ajaero said that the NEC of the Congress met to discuss the state of the nation, and the non implementation of the agreement reached with government.

According to him, NEC unanimously noted its deep disappointment and condemned the action of the federal government in refusing to implement the agreements reached.

“NEC in session follows its decisions that it stands to rectify the 14 days ultimatum issued to the federal government within which to implement the agreement, and address the mounting crisis of the survival of Nigerians.

“That the 14 days ultimatum notices expires on the midnight of Feb 22, that if on the expiration the Congress is not satisfied withgovernment compliance with the conditions of the notice.

“Congress will be at liberty to take action that will compel the government to implement the agreement.

“NEC in session declare a two day nationwide protest on Feb. 27 and 28 to demonstrate outrage on the mounting hardship and insecurity access the nation .

“If our demands are met after the nationwide protest, NEC will ensure to issue a seven day notice that will expire on March 2, to the federal government, after which an indefinite nationwide strike will commence,” he said.

He added that Nigerian workers and people are not interested in empty talk but action.

He, therefore, called on all its affiliates, state councils, and civil societies to start mobilising across the nation for action as Feb. 22 approaches.

The NLC president said that there was a a a need for urgent solutionsss to address the continued suffering of the Nigerian people and workers.

He said that the the the NEC,,, in session,,, calls for immediate action from the federal government to rectify these grievances and restore faith in the democratic process and social dialogue.