Leaders of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and their Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, counterparts, yesterday shunned a meeting called by the Federal Government in a desperate effort to avert the planned nationwide strike from October 3.
But in a response to the Minister’s letter, the two labour centres in a letter dated September 29, requested for a new date next week. The letter signed by Emmanuel Ugboaja, NLC’s General Secretary and Nuhu Toro, TUC’s Secretary General respectively, titled “Re-impending labour union strike: Invitation to meeting”, reads “We extend our warm regards to you and the entire team at your Ministry.
According to the communique read by the two Presidents, the indefinite strike was as a result of the alleged insensitivity of government to the plights of Nigerians as a result of the removal of petrol subsidy and continuous demonstration of unwillingness and complete lack of initiative.
“It is also to be recalled that based on the conduct of the said nationwide action/protest, this office instituted contempt proceedings against the labour leaders. However, upon the intervention of the President and National Assembly, coupled with the decision of the labour unions to discontinue their action/protest, the contempt proceedings were not prosecuted further.Meanwhile, the NLC has faulted the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr.
“ We find it curious that Mr Lateef Fagbemi, a thorough-bred professional could indulge in this kind of talk. “There are two ministerial portfolios whose offices constitutionally do not admit partisanship in the discharge of their duties. These are Minister of Labour and Employment, and Minister of Justice. In addition to their regular duties, they are expected to play the umpire role.”
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