OPS Appeals To FG, NLC Over Proposed Strike

Organised Private Sector of Nigeria (OPS) has appeal led to the federal government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over proposed strike.

OPS warned that the economic indicators were not good and the nation could not afford a nationwide strike.

This was contained in a statement by OPS on Sunday.

It pleaded with the federal government and Nigeria Labour Congress to do everything possible to avoid the strike.

“The view of the OPSN is that of deep concern, if not anxiety. As a matter of fact, the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria, OPSN, is reiterating its call on the federal government and the Labour unions to work assiduously to avert the looming disruption of socio-economic activities in the country.

‘’The economic indicators are not good and simply put, the economy cannot afford a nationwide strike at this time.

“We have keenly watched the back-and-forth consultations between the government on the one hand and the National Labour Congress, NLC; and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, on the other.

‘’It is evident that the series of consultations between the federal government and the labour unions have not yielded positive results and the latter has resolved, in one way or the other, to go ahead with the protest/strike.

“We are worried that adequate consideration is not given to the dire situation of the economy and the devastating/disruptive impact that a nationwide strike will have on the country at this time.

“Look, the government and labour need to understand that our economy is being de-marketed and the livelihood of the average Nigerian is being diminished by this incessant bickering. One is beginning to wonder if the well-being of more than 200 million Nigerians is being factored into their negotiations,” OPS said.