NLC and TUC Announce Nationwide Shutdown Starting October 3 to Protest Nigeria’s Current State
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared a nationwide strike beginning on October 3rd as a demonstration against the state of the nation.
The unions expressed disappointment over the government’s absence of strategies to reduce the suffering of Nigerians following the removal of petrol subsidies.
The decision to embark on an indefinite strike was made during a virtual meeting of the unions’ National Executive Councils.
The NLC and TUC have urged all workers in the country to withdraw from their workplaces and organize street protests until the government positively responds to their demands.
Despite some opposition within the NLC about partnering with the TUC, the unions have resolved to act together.
The Labour unions said they have decided “in the spirit of the Independence Day celebration and to demonstrate our resolve for a truly independent Nigeria to take our destinies in our own hands and rescue our nation.
“To embark on an indefinite and total shutdown of the nation beginning on zero hours Tuesday, the 3rd day of October 2023.
“To direct all workers in Nigeria to withdraw their services from their respective workplaces commencing from the 3rd of October.
“To direct all affiliates and state councils to immediately start mobilizing accordingly for action to organize street protests and rallies until the Government responds positively to our demands”
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