Nigerian Soldiers have surrounded the venue of the meeting between the Organised Labour and the Federal Government, causing tension among leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC.
Shortly after the development, the NLC raised the alarm via its social media handles, faulting the presence of the soldiers at the venue.
A source, stated that the military presence is intended to intimidate the Organised Labour, but the Labour leaders remain resolute despite the intimidation.
Vanguard had earlier reported that George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SFG), summoned the leadership of Organised Labour for a meeting.
Although the source did not specify the meeting’ s agenda, it is likely related to the minimum wage and the ongoing strike across the country.
Meanwhile, the Labour Party on Monday evening called on the workers’ unions to re- negotiate with the government on a new minimum wage rather than embarking on industrial action.
The National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos State
‘Ifon said that the strike was not an option, noting that it would cause more hardship and suffering.
He stated, ” Our immediate reaction is that organised labour should not throw Nigerians into more hardship.
He stated, ” Our immediate reaction is that organised labour should not throw Nigerians into more hardship.
“Nigerians are already grappling with a lot of challenges and we do not need to exacerbate the situation. I think the demand for N494, 000 minimum wage is unrealistic. It is really unrealistic.
“It is a figure that cannot be sustained because it will imply that Nigeria will take all that money it has to pay the civil servants.”
“It is a figure that cannot be sustained because it will imply that Nigeria will take all that money it has to pay the civil servants.”
