The Trade Union Congress, (TUC), yesterday said that the harsh economy in the country was taking tolls on a large number of Nigerians.
The TUC has also felicitated with the Muslim faithful and Nigerians on the occasion of the Sallah celebration.
The TUC in a Sallah message issued by its President and Secretary-General, Quadri Olaleye and Musa-Lawal Ozigi, respectively, said out of frustration many, especially the youths were doing untoward things just to make ends meet.
The labour, in the message, said, “We call on the leadership of the country to bear it in mind that the country is in a dire strait and we can only overcome if they (leaders) lead a selfless and exemplary life.
”The harsh economy is taking tolls on a large number of Nigerians and out of frustration many, especially the youths are doing untoward things just to make ends meet. Only God can indeed help us overcome our challenges but we must not forget that certainly, we do have a role to play.
It also lamented the Federal Government’s penchant for going for loans and called for a stop to it.
“While we celebrate with our Muslim brothers and sisters, we must be committed to sharing and caring for one another as Allah has directed. We call on everyone to remain self-disciplined and law-abiding even as we strive to achieve the desired development we crave”, the union said.
