NLC DEMANDS REVERSAL OF ILL CONCEIVED POLICIES TO AVERT ECONOMIC CRISIS 07-08-24
By Sadiq Aminu The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded the reversal of all the ill-conceived policies that have led to the current economic crisis.
NLC urges the government to implement policies that prioritize the welfare of the people, create jobs, and ensure fair distribution of resources.
This was contained in a communique jointly issued by the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero and the General Secretary of the Congress Emmanuel Ugboaja on Wednesday in Abuja.
The NLC President calls for an independent investigation into the killings and maiming of protesters.
Comrade Joe Ajaero want those responsible for the heinous acts must be held accountable, and justice must be served to the victims and their families.
NEC is to decide on a day for National Day of Mourning in honour of those who were maimed and lost their lives in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests.
Comrade Joe Ajaero urges the federal government to engage in meaningful dialogue with representatives of the protesters, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to resolve all the issues at stake to end the national carnage.
According to NLC President, NLC may be compelled to direct its members to stay home for the safety of their lives.
‘’The government must implement immediate relief measures to alleviate the suffering of workers and the general populace. This includes the provision of direct food aid, subsidies on essential commodities, and other social safety nets in a way that it would reach the people and not hijacked by politicians’’ The communique reads.
The NEC calls on all Nigerian workers to remain united and resolute in their demands for better governance.
The NLC says the congress remains committed to defending the rights and welfare of Nigerian workers and the broader population.