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Ajaero: NLC, TUC issues fresh strike notice; makes 6 demands from Tinubu

Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have issued a fresh strike notice to the Federal Government. This is coming a few hours after the recent attacks, abduction, and assault on NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and other members of the unions. Speaking during a press briefing yesterday, the leaders of NLC and TUC presented the Federal Government with a six-point demand. This includes the immediate removal of the Commissioner of Police, Imo State, the Area Commander, and other officials who are believed to be…

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Ajaero abducted by Imo Gov., Police over planned protest NLC

Aminu Imam

… No, he was saved from being lynched Police The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma and the State Commissioner of Police of abducting its national president, Joe Ajaero. In a statement, NLC General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Secretary-General, Comrade Nuhu Toro said the action of the State government would only embolden the workers to press for their demands. Ajaero was reportedly whisked away by armed security personnel after arriving in Imo State for a protest against unpaid workers…

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“Well start distributing N25,000 grant to vulnerable pensioners” – FG tells NLC

Aminu Imam

The Federal Government announced its intention to initiate the distribution of N25,000 grants to vulnerable pensioners nationwide starting in November. These grants will be directed towards members of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners who are included in the expanded national social register of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme. The Minister said, The President mentioned very clearly that vulnerable pensioners should be immediately captured on the National Social Register and benefit from the Conditional Cash Transfer, as part of the National Social Safety Net expansion; and this was made clear…

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Indefinite Strike: “You cant intimidate us” – NLC reacts to FGs restraining order stopping action

Aminu Imam

The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero has reacted to a restraining order from the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN). The Order cited by Fagbemi, dated June 5, 2023, through an ex-parte Motion, restricted the union from embarking on a nationwide protest over the removal of fuel subsidy. However, Fagbemi said that the proposed strike action, slated for Tuesday October 3rd, is in clear violation of the pending interim injunctive order granted on June 5, 2023, restraining both NLC and…

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We’ll avert Labour strike – FG reveals Tinubu’s plans to announce palliative package for workers

Aminu Imam

In an obvious move to avert a total shutdown of economic activities, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is to announce a palliative package for Nigerian workers during his Independence Day speech on October 1. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Labour, Olajide Oshundun, made this known amid the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Congress (TUC) plan to embark on an indefinite strike with effect from Tuesday, October 3. Recall that the two unions, on Tuesday, ordered their members to get set to shun works to protest the alleged failure of the…

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We’ll avert labour strike” – FG reveals Tinubu’s plans

Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has insisted that there will be no strike in the country despite earlier declaration by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). Recall that the NLC and the TUC had earlier agreed to commence a nationwide strike on 3rd October, 2023 over the failure of the Federal Government to meet their demands. The Federal Government, on Wednesday, said President Bola Tinubu will unveil the palliative package for workers in the customary presidential speech to commemorate Nigerians Independence Day. The spokesperson for the Labour Ministry,…

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Subsidy Removal: NLC to commence total shutdown October 3 – Ajaero

Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have resolved to ground activities nationwide from October 3rd. Its President, Joe Ajaero, informed the NEC members at a virtual National Executive Council meeting, via Zoom, yesterday. According to him, the move was as a result of what as a result of what the labour unions labelled as the Governments failure to put policies in place to ease Nigerians suffering after the removal of the subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol. We agreed that by October…

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Nationwide Strike: NLC, TUC begin action October 3rd

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Organised labour says it will embark on an indefinite strike from October 3, over the prevailing hardship due to the removal of oil subsidy. Festus Osifo, President Trade Union Congress (TUC), said this in a communiqu, he jointly signed with Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Tuesday in Abuja. The communiqu was issued at the end of a joint National Executive Council meeting of the two unions. According to Osifo, the strike is to demonstrate our resolve for a truly independent Nigeria; to take our destinies…

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Indefinite Strike: House of Reps. Speaker Abbas pleads with Labour to suspend action

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Right Honourable Tajudeen Abbas,  has appealed to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) not to embark on its planned strike action. In his welcome remarks at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday, Abbas pledged that the house would engage and support the Executive to resolve the current economic hardship in the country. The parliamentarian explained that embarking on strike will only make the situation worse for all Nigerians urging the union to consider ongoing efforts to improve the economy. Following the removal of fuel…

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Planned Indefinite Strike: Expect total impact NLC tells Nigerians

Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC), has told Nigerians to expect total impact when it finally declares its proposed strike. The labour union and the Federal Government have failed to come to terms over relief measures following the removal of fuel subsidy. The NLC may likely declare an indefinite strike by midnight today, Tuesday. President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, who gave the indication when he appeared on television at the weekend, said, For the total, indefinite strike, Nigerians should expect total impact, he said. According to the union leader, the Federal…

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