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Nigeria Braces for Nationwide Strike as NLC Ultimatum Ends

by Tosan Olajide
September 22, 2023
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Nigeria Braces for Nationwide Strike as NLC Ultimatum Ends – Nigeria is on the brink of a nationwide strike as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) ultimatum to the Federal Government draws to a close today. The ultimatum was set in response to the perceived governmental neglect that exacerbated widespread suffering following the removal of the petrol subsidy.

Background of the Impending Strike

The NLC, in early September, had staged a two-day warning strike protesting the government’s alleged insensitivity to the plights of Nigerians, especially the working class, in the wake of the subsidy removal. The NLC’s National Executive Council (NEC) had then issued a 21-day ultimatum, which ends today, urging the government to mitigate the widespread hardship faced by citizens or face an indefinite strike.

Government’s Efforts to Avert the Strike

Inside sources reveal that Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has been in talks with key government members to find ways to prevent the looming strike. Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, alongside the Vice President, are reportedly crafting a package, possibly including wage awards, to present to the NLC leadership in a bid to pacify them.

NLC’s Next Steps

As the ultimatum deadline looms, it has been learned that the NLC’s critical organs are convening next week to decide on the commencement and modalities of the indefinite strike, especially if no significant measures are taken to alleviate the challenges faced by Nigerians.

A reliable source revealed, “If we decide to take a few days or a week to prepare for it, that would be their position.” When prodded about the immediacy of the strike’s onset, the source ambiguously stated, “Nothing is impossible.”

Government’s Counter-Measures

Despite the impending strike, there seems to be a glimmer of hope as government insiders suggest that significant efforts are being made to deter another NLC industrial action. The government is reportedly considering various packages for workers, with a possible announcement soon. However, whether these measures will be sufficient to appease the NLC remains uncertain.

NLC’s Past Stance and Current Concerns

Reflecting on the situation, NLC President Joe Ajaero remarked that the proposed strike was a result of the government’s consistent failure to engage stakeholders through proper channels. He cited the government’s refusal to negotiate with organized labor on the repercussions of the petrol price hike, which has inflicted immense hardship on Nigerian workers and the general populace. Ajaero further voiced concerns over the government’s alleged renewed assault on labor unions.

A Nation on the Edge

With the end of the ultimatum, Nigeria stands at a crossroads. The impending strike could have significant implications for the country’s economy and its citizens. As the government and the NLC scramble to find common ground, the nation waits with bated breath for the outcome.

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