- Affiliate bodies have disclosed that they would comply with the NLC’s directive to mobilise for an indefinite nationwide strike
- This threat comes after the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) invited Joe Ajaero, president of the NLC, for questioning over a case of criminal conspiracy, terrorism financing, treasonable felony, subversion, and cybercrime
- In light of the face-off, NLC asked maritime workers and other members to be ready to commence a nationwide strike if need be
The NLC alleged that its president, Joe Ajaero, is being victimised for the recent nationwide End Bad Governance in Nigeria protests.
Photo credit: Nigeria Labour Congress HQSource: FacebookNLC kicks over president’s invitation by policeThe decision follows an emergency National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of the NLC held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in response to what the Congress describes as a persistent orchestrated attack on the labour movement by the Nigeria Police Force, NPF.As an affiliate of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, we are in compliance and have consequently directed all our members to commence the mobilisation of our members to effectively ensure their participation in the nationwide indefinite strike and be on red alert.”
- The Nigeria Civil Service Union
- The National Union of Railway Workers
- The Nigeria Union of Agriculture and Allied Employees
- The Fitters Senior Staff Association of Nigeria
- Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria
- The Iron and Steel Senior Staff Association of Nigeria
- The Nigeria Union of Teachers
- The National Union of Electricity Employees
- The National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria
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