The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) on Sunday,
May 22, called off its nationwide strike.
Speaking to journalists, the president of the NLC,
Ayuba Wabba said the union is
calling off the strike
after several deliberations.
Wabba said the decision to call off the strike came
after an emergency meeting of the National
Executive Council of the NLC.
“After an exhaustive deliberation, NEC noted its
protest action was informed by the twin issues of
the unjustified and illegal hike in electricity tariff
and increase in the pump price of petroleum
products,” Wabba said.
He also said the council adjudged that the strike
action is a success in spite of both internal and
external challenges the union faced during the
period.
“In consideration of the above, NEC after due
consultation with its constituents resolved to
suspend with immediate effect, the action it
commenced on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The
action is thus hereby suspended,” he said.
He commended all those who participated in the
action, stating that the union is committed to
genuine dialogue within the framework of
internationally established and recognized
principles of representation with it and the
Nigerian government.
He further condemned the activities of the security
operatives especially the police in Ebonyi state.
Also present at the briefing include, renowned
activist and lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN).
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