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Federal Government has received a two weeks ultimatum to meet with the conditions of the Nigeria Labor Force.
The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) and its counterpart, the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) issued the strike notice today, Thursday, February 8, 2024.
This action comes as a response to the alleged failure of the Bola Tinubu-led government to implement agreements reached on October 2, 2023, following the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol.
In a statement released on Thursday, leaders of the NLC and TUC expressed dismay over what they perceive as the government's indifference to the mass suffering and hardship experienced by citizens across the country despite efforts to ensure industrial peace.
The unions mentioned an agreement with the federal government and stated that it was aimed to address the adverse socioeconomic effects of the hike in the price of PMS and the devaluation of the naira.
However, the unions asserted that the promised solutions have not been implemented, which led to continued hardship for the masses and workers in Nigeria.
In their statement, the unions lamented the necessity of resorting to such measures but emphasized that persistent neglect of citizen welfare leaves them with no alternative.
Effective February 9, the NLC and TUC declared a stern ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the fulfillment of their part of the agreement within 14 days. Among the unmet promises is the implementation of a N35,000 wage award for civil servants, which remains outstanding.
The looming strike poses a significant challenge to the Federal Government as it grapples with escalating tensions and mounting pressure from organized labor. The outcome of negotiations in the coming days will determine the course of industrial relations in Nigeria.
