The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a two-day nationwide mass protest over the economic hardship being faced by Nigerians. The warning protest is scheduled between February 27 and 28.
Benson Ukpa, NLC National Head of Information, confirmed the development to journalists after an emergency session held in Abuja on Friday, February 16.
The Explainer reported on February 8, that NLC and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) gave a 14-day ultimatum after lamenting that “majority of the crucial agreements reached with the Federal Government remain unmet or negligibly addressed, indicating a blatant disregard for the principles of good faith, welfare and rights of Nigerian workers and Nigerians.”
In the latest joint statement, the unions said the government again failed to honour the 16-point agreement that was reached with them on October 2, 2023, accusing the government of neglecting the welfare of Nigerians and the workers.
Parts of the statement read; “Everything must be done within the two weeks to avoid a situation where we may be compelled to take appropriate steps to protect Nigerian workers and masses.
“These agreements which were reached with the federal government were focused on addressing the massive suffering and the general harsh socioeconomic consequences of the ill-conceived and ill-executed IMF/World Bank induced hike in the price of PMS and the Devaluation of the Naira.
“These dual policies have had, as we predicted, dire economic consequences for the masses and workers of Nigeria.”
“Widespread Hunger is now ravishing millions of Nigerians, with the Workers purchasing power significantly eroded, while insecurity has assumed an increasing dimension. Nigerians are left wondering where their next meals will come from and what tomorrow might bring.”
