Bauchi NLC to join nationwide strike Tuesday
Bauchi NLC to join nationwide strike Tuesday
The Bauchi State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress has said it is mobilising members for a nationwide strike called by labour unions from Tuesday.
The State NLC Chairman, Dauda Shu’aibu, disclosed this during a news conference on Thursday, in the state.
Shu’aibu note that the decision was in compliance with the directives of the national headquarters of the NLC.
He said the chapter supported the decisions taken by the National Executive Council of the NLC and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria at their various meetings which analysed the current situation in the country.
He said, “Taking cognisance of the extensive hardships and deprivation afflicting our citizens cross all states of the federation, we unanimously condemned the apparent conscious lethargy and tardiness in handling the consequences of its petrol price hike on Nigerians.
“The councils deliberated on the continued refusal of the Federal Government to engage in a meaningful and constructive dialogue within the ambits of good faith.
“NLC and TUC NEC-in-session observed that there is no disagreement between Labour and Government on the existence of massive suffering, impoverishment and hunger in the country.
“The situation was brought by the hike in the price of petrol which demanded an urgent need for remedial action.
“Trade unions continue to face severe threat from the state via the brutal and suppressive power of the Police and government.”
He said the strike was in the spirit of the Independence Day celebration, adding that it is meant to demonstrate resolve for a truly independent Nigeria to take our destinies in our own hands and rescue our nation.
“We are to embark on an indefinite and total shutdown of the nation, beginning from zero hours on Tuesday.
“Labour directs all workers in Nigeria to withdraw their services from their various workplaces commencing from the Oct 3,” he said
He, however, urged all members and patriotic citizens to join hands to support the unions’ course in salvaging the country from the economic hardship.
Credit: Punch Newspaper
