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Nigeria Labour Congress Gives Tinubu Government 7 Days To Reverse Anti-Masses Policies, Issues Notice For Nationwide Strike

FILE
July 26, 2023

The NLC vowed to proceed on nationwide strike from August 2 if the government fails to reverse the controversial policies which include the removal of fuel subsidy that has led to hikes in the price of Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as petrol.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the President Bola Tinubu-led government seven days to reverse all politicies considered to anti-masses. 

 

The NLC vowed to proceed on nationwide strike from August 2 if the government fails to reverse the controversial policies which include the removal of fuel subsidy that has led to hikes in the price of Premium Motor Spirit otherwise known as petrol.

 

Meanwhile, the NLC has directed its affiliates and state councils to mobiliise workers, civil society organisations and other Nigerians for an enduring strike action and mass protests. 

 

The mass action commence should the government fail to meet its demands. 

 

 

Confirming the planned strike, Ben Upah, the NLC spokesperson told Daily Post exclusively on Wednesday, "Yes, the nationwide strike will commence on 2 August 2023. We will soon issue a communique to that effect.”