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THE Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is to embark on a two-day nationwide protest from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, over the worsening economic hardship and insecurity in the country.
Joe Ajaero, president of NLC, made this known 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 NLC met to discuss the state of the nation, and the non implementation of the agreement reached with government.
According to him, NEC condemned and unanimously expressed disappointment that the federal government failed 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 with government compliance with the conditions of the notice.
“Congress will be at liberty to take action that will compelled government to implement the agreement.
“NEC in session declared 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 Nigerians workers and people are not interested in the empty talk but action.
He urged all its affiliates, state councils and civil societies to start mobilising across the nation for effect action as Feb. 22, as its approaches.
The NLC president said that there was need for urgent solution to address the continued suffering of the Nigerian people and workers.
The NEC has called the federal government to immediately address the grievances, and restore faith in the democratic process and social dialogue. (NAN)
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-Feb 17, 2024 @ 06:51 GMT|
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