Fresh Strike Looms As NLC Issue Ultimatum To FG, Threaten Shutdown Of Economy

Nigeria’s economy will likely be shut down again as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has issued a one week ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet it’s demands.

According to the National Assistant General Secretary of the NLC, Mr Christopher Onyeka, the proposed strike borders on the Federal Government’s alleged N100m palliative to each member of the National Assembly while ordinary citizens were left to share a bag of rice.

The union had on September 1 handed down a 21-day ultimatum to the FG over the delay in sharing of palliatives, warning that it might be compelled to declare an indefinite labour action if its demands were not met.

“If the government fails to provide the appropriate responses to our demands, we encourage you to maintain your steadfast resolve. The same passion and determination that fuelled this warning strike will be crucial if we find ourselves compelled to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike,’’ NLC said in a letter to the FG.

Recall that the Labour Congress had embarked on a two-day warning strike over the removal of fuel subsidy.