BREAKING: NLC Issues Nationwide Strike

BREAKING: NLC Issues Nationwide Strike

 

Interestingly, the Nigeria Labour Congress has given the Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a seven-day ultimatum to reverse all perceived anti-poor policies, including the recent hike in the pump price of petrol, or face an indefinite nationwide strike from August 2, 2023.

According to reports, the NLC consequently has directed all its affiliates and state councils to immediately begin mobilization of workers and other Nigerians, including civil society allies, for a long-lasting strike and mass protests should the government fail to meet its demands.

 

 

 

“Yes, the nationwide strike will commence on 2 August 2023. We will soon issue a communique to that effect”, NLC spokesperson,  Ben Upah said.

 

 

 

It would be recalled that this is coming at a time the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors declared an indefinite strike on Tuesday night, July 25, 2023.

 

 

NARD President, Dr. Emeka Orji, disclosed this, saying that the strike will begin today, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at midnight. The NARD President said the decision was made during the July National Executive Council meeting in Lagos.