THE Nigeria Labour Congress has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to reverse the hike in electricity tariff and the pump price of petrol or face civil unrest nationwide.
The NLC gave the ultimatum at its Central Working Committee meeting, held in Abuja.
In a communiqué read by the NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, the union said the ultimatum takes immediate effect, warning that, at the end of its expiration on September 28, it would mobilise its members nationwide for action.
President, NLC, Ayuba Wabba, said, “We have convened because of the twin issues of hikes in fuel price and electricity tariff and the CWC has noted that the two increases, despite the fact that they are ill timed because of COVID-19 and the economic situation of the country, have reduced the purchasing power of Nigerians. They have also brought about high cost of goods and services and eroded, completely, the gains of the N30,000 minimum wage.
“The CWC also took report of the meeting that held between the Federal Government and Organised Labour, where NLC was represented by 14 of its leaders and therefore has resolved to issue a two weeks ultimatum to the Federal Government to reverse or face full industrial action.
“In furtherance to this, the CWC has resolved to also convene the meeting of the National Executive Council in line with our constitution on the 22nd of September, to give effect to this decision. The action will commence on Monday 28th of September if those issues are not addressed.”
