The Nigeria Labour Congress has fixed January 27, 2022, for Nationwide protest against plans by the federal government to increase fuel price to between N380 and N402 per litre.
Nigeria Labour Congress President Ayuba Wabba who said this at a briefing in Abuja, also directs workers to ground activities in states were the N30,000 minimum wage is yet to be implemented.
Wabba also urges President Muhammadu Buhari to use the two days left in the thirty-day window to sign into law the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.
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While noting that the contributory pension scheme is under threat of failing, organised Labour directs workers to down tools in Some states where governors are still foot-dragging in implementing the National minimum wage of thirty thousand Naira.
On the Electoral Act amendment Bill, Organised Labour is asking President Buhari to sign the document into law before the expiration of the 30-day window, while promising to dump key political parties by 2023 for a neutral and independent candidate
On epileptic power supply, organised labour argues that the 5-year review period agreed has elapsed adding that over 300 privatised entities have failed to perform optimally.
Labour, therefore, calls for a stop in the power sector privatisation process
Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie
