1st August, 2023
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said contrary to some reports, it has not called off its nationwide protest over increase in fuel price scheduled for Wednesday.
In a statement issued late Tuesday, NLC president Joe Ajaero described the speculation that the strike has been called off as work of fifth columnist
According to the NLC President, the nationwide protest will go on despite the meeting it held with the Federal Government today.
Ajaero, in a statement, titled, “We have neither Reconsidered nor Suspended the Nationwide Mass Protest”, on Tuesday in Abuja advised Nigerians to ignore those he described as ‘fifth columnists who are working hard against the wishes of the people.’
“We urge everyone to gather in our respective states and wherever we may be across the nation to give vent to this collective resolve.
“Once again, the Nationwide Mass Protest will start tomorrow (Aug. 2). We want to inform all Nigerians that we have just risen from a meeting with the Federal Government.
“We sought to get them to listen to the demands of the people and workers of Nigeria. The outcome of this meeting earlier today has, however, not changed anything,” he said.
He, however, said that the demands of the NLC include the immediate implementation of the resolutions jointly signed with organised Labour and government.
Ajaero also called for the immediate reversal of all anti-poor policies of government, including the recent hike in PMS price, school fees and VAT.
He also urged the Federal Government to fix the countrys’ local refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna.
He also called for release the eight months withheld salaries of university lectures and workers.
The NLC also asked the government to accord appropriate recognition and support to the Presidential Steering Committee and the work of its Subcommittees.
“Also put a stop to inhuman actions and policies of government,” he added.