Just In : Labour Makes Declaration On Strike Notice
Last night, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) unequivocally dismissed a purported circular that claimed to be addressed to the state councils of the NLC and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) affiliate unions, reminding them of an impending strike scheduled to commence on December 18, 2023.
The circular, allegedly signed by the General Secretary of the NLC, Comrade Emma Ugbaja, and the Secretary General of the TUC, Comrade Nuhu Toro, was branded as “absolutely fake” by the NLC.
The document, bearing the logos of both labor centers, was titled “NLC/TUC Nationwide Strike Action: A Gentle Reminder,” but notably omitted any mention of the reasons behind the purported strike.
It read: “In furtherance to the decision of the Joint National Executive Council (NEC) of NLC and TUC, all workers in Nigeria are hereby directed to withdraw their services effective 12:00 midnight the of 18th December 2023,
“Consequently, all affiliates and state councils of NLC/TUC are directed to issue circulars for maximum compliance and these circulars be made available to the National Secretariats or posted to the NEC and CWC Whatsapp Platforms.
“While we shall update you with developments as they unfold, do remain assured of our commitment to Nigerian workers and people.”
Upon being contacted to verify the legitimacy of the circular, Comrade Emma Ugbaja, the General Secretary of the NLC, disclaimed any awareness of a proposed strike on Monday.
He categorically labeled the purported memo as “absolutely fake” and urged workers to disregard the circulating circular on social media, emphasizing that it did not originate from the two labor centers.
