Banks, Electricity, Telecoms, Other Critical Sectors Shutting Down Soon, as NLC Strike Seeks to Ground Economy
- Plans are in top gear by labour unions in Nigeria to embark on a two-day warning strike
- The strike, which commences on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, promises to be a complete shutdown of the economy
- Many sectors, such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation, among others, would join the strike
The Nigerian economy might be brought to its knees from Tuesday, September 5, 2023, as the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) embarks on a Nationwide strike to protest the high standard of living, which they say is caused by the removal of the petrol subsidy.
The labour union notified the Nigerian government of a warning strike last week. Negotiations are ongoing.
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Important sectors joining the strike
In the past, labour strikes in the country have been characterised by the lack of air, land, and sea transportation, but feelers from NLC indicate that the strike would total this time.
According to a Vanguard report, essential sectors of the economy and 52 other affiliates of the NLC have beefed up plans and mobilised its members ahead of the two-day warning strike.
Analysts believe the Nigerian economy will lose trillions of naira if the strike is held.
Among vital unions are those considered the nerve centre of the economy, such as the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), which controls petrol distribution.
Others are the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN), and the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFIE), controlling junior staff in the financial sector.
Others are the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAN), National Association of Air Pilots and Engineers (NAPE), National Union of Food Beverage and Tobacco Employees (NUFBTE), The National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather and Non-Metalic Products Employees (NUCFRANMPE), among others in the manufacturing industry.
Unions acknowledge NLC circular and promise to join strike
Some of the unions have acknowledged receiving circulars from NLC concerning the strike. Others said they would formally inform their members on Monday, September 4, 2023.
The maritime workers' union acknowledged the receipt of the circular from NLC and stated that they would comply with the directives of the Joe Ajaero-led labour union.
Other unions in the critical sectors of the economy revealed their willingness to join in the warning strike.
BREAKING: NLC declares 2-day warning strike, gives other details
Legit.ng reported that FCT, Abuja - The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced the commencement of a two-day warning strike, which will begin on Tuesday, September 5, to protest the failure of the federal government to address the challenges Nigerians are facing as a result of the removal of the fuel subsidy.
According to Channels Television, the labour union that had shielded the protest after meeting with President Bola Tinubu is prepared to warn the federal government through the two-day strike.
This was disclosed at a press conference at the Labour House in Abuja on Friday, September 1, by the national president of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, who stated that it was the resolution of the National Executive Committee (NEC)'s decision taken on Thursday, August 31.
Source: Legit.ng
