The Nigerian economy might be brought to its knees from Tuesday, September 5, 2023, as the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) embarks on a Nationwide strike to protest the high standard of living, which they say is caused by the removal of the petrol subsidy
The Nigeria Labour Congress under the leadership of comrade Joe Ajaero has announced the commencement of a two-day warning strike, which will begin on Tuesday, September 5, to protest the failure of the federal government to address the challenges Nigerians are facing as a result of the removal of the fuel subsidy.
This was disclosed at a press conference at the Labour House in Abuja on Friday, September 1, by the national president of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, who stated that it was the resolution of the National Executive Committee (NEC)’s decision taken on Thursday, August 31.
According to a report, essential sectors of the economy and 52 other affiliates of the NLC have beefed up plans and mobilized its members ahead of the two-day warning strike.
Analysts believes that the Nigerian economy will lose trillions of naira if the strike is held
Among vital unions are those considered the nerve center of the economy, such as the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), which controls petrol distribution.
Others are the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN), and the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFIE), controlling junior staff in the financial sector.
Others are the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAN), National Association of Air Pilots and Engineers (NAPE), National Union of Food Beverage and Tobacco Employees (NUFBTE), The National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather and Non-Metalic Products Employees (NUCFRANMPE), among others in the manufacturing industry.
