NLC, TUC announce indefinite strike from October 3

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria have declared an indefinite strike beginning from October 3, 2023.

NLC president Joe Ajaero and Festus Osifo, president of TUC, said this after their separate Emergency National Executive Council (INEC), meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.

In a communique read by the two Presidents, the indefinite strike was due to the alleged insensitivity of the government to the sufferings of Nigerians as a result of the removal of petrol subsidy.

Also, the decision to go on the indefinite strike was reached due to the continuous demonstration of unwillingness and complete lack of initiative.

The two unions also urged their state chapters to mobilize for protests across the country.

NLC had earlier embarked on a two-day warning strike, which took place on Tuesday, September 5, and Wednesday, June 6, 2023.

Meanwhile, Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong has appealed to the NLC leadership to stop the planned strike.

Lalong assured them that the Federal Government is determined to address the concerns raised.