The Nigeria Labor Congress, on Friday, August 11th, threatened to kick-start a nationwide strike on Monday, August 14, 2023 if the Federal Governor through Ministry of Justice’s lawsuit against NLC is not withdrawn,
According to decisions reached after the NLC National Executive Council meeting held in Abuja on Thursday.
NLC President Joe Ajaero signed off on a statement that described it as an “anti-democratic” lawsuit.
Following their successful meeting with President Bola Tinubu and Senate on Wednesday, leaders of NLC and TUC agreed to halt their countrywide protest yesterday.
After they had met with representatives of workers’ organizations in the country yesterday, these people said that their audience with President was fruitful as he pledged to rejuvenate Port Harcourt refinery before this year ends. They have proposed that government repair all four refineries so as to reduce fuel price cost.
But even though the protests have been called off but there is already a case filed at the National Industrial Court by Ministry of Justice. And in response to this action, Congress threatens for a comprehensive nationwide strike if “contemptuous court summons” is not withdrawn.