The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have jointly issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government, citing the non-implementation of a 16-point agreement reached between organized labor and the government on October 2, 2023.
Expressing their dissatisfaction, leaders of the NLC and TUC highlighted their concerns over the government’s lack of action despite organized labor’s efforts to maintain industrial peace.
The October 2 agreement aimed to address the adverse socioeconomic effects of the increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and the devaluation of the naira, both of which were influenced by IMF/World Bank policies. According to the labor unions, these policies have inflicted severe economic hardships on Nigerian citizens and workers.
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In a joint statement, the NLC and TUC lamented the necessity of resorting to such measures, emphasizing that the persistent neglect of citizen welfare and the prevailing economic hardships have left them with no alternative.
Effective by February 9, tomorrow the two labor unions declared their intention to take action, stating, “Constrained by this development and recognizing the urgency of the situation and the imperative of ensuring the protection and defense of the rights and dignity of Nigerian workers and citizens, the NLC and TUC hereby issue a stern ultimatum to the Federal Government to honor their part of the understanding within 14 days from tomorrow, the 9th day of February 2024.”