The leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have announced October 3 as the commencement date for an indefinite nationwide industrial action.
The announcement was made at a joint press briefing held by the leadership of the unions in Abuja, the nation’s capital on Tuesday.
The unions asked their state chapters to mobilize for protests across the country.
The briefing was held after the leaders of the two labour unions resolved their differences that made only NLC embark on a two-day warning strike without the participation of TUC.
According to the notice of meeting signed by the NLC Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, the meeting is being held virtually.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong has appealed to the NLC leadership to shelve the planned strike, assuring them that the Federal Government is determined to address the concerns raised.
The minister also noted that one of the major demands of the NLC in their last meeting has been met, which has to do with the release of the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Road Transport workers.
A statement signed by the spokesman of the ministry, Olajide Oshundu, urged the workers’ unions to give the government a little more time to address other issues.
