Nearly four months after the termination of the fuel subsidy regime, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized the Federal Government for failing to meet the union’s demands, which is preparing to go on indefinite strike in response to the country’s economic problems.
Among its requests are that the government address the effects of rising gasoline prices, evaluate the minimum wage, offer a feasible plan for the CNG alternative, repair the country’s refineries, and pay lecturers’ salary arrears.
The ultimatum will expire at the end of the week.
On Monday, hours after a second meeting with the Federal Government ended in a stalemate, NLC President Joe Ajaero spoke live on Channels Television’s Politics Today, emphasizing the union’s anger.
“We agree that the Federal Government has had more than enough time for the past four months and that even if there is a commitment, between now and the next four days, issues will be resolved,” he said.
“And we hope that the minister [Simon Lalong] will work with us within these next few days to make sure we resolve the problem.”
When asked if negotiations would begin on Tuesday, the labor leader said the NLC would go if invited.
