The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government regarding the non-implementation of the 16-point agreement reached following the removal of the petrol subsidy.
In a statement released on Thursday, leaders of both labour unions, Joe Ajaero and Festus Usifo, expressed disappointment over the failure of the government to fulfill the majority of the agreed-upon terms, despite the passage of time. They highlighted that the disregard for these agreements reflects a lack of commitment to the welfare and rights of Nigerian workers and citizens.
The organised labour has set a deadline of 14 days, starting from February 9 to February 23, 2024, for the Federal Government to honor its part of the understanding with the labour unions.
The agreements in question were primarily aimed at mitigating the widespread suffering and harsh socioeconomic repercussions resulting from the IMF/World Bank-induced hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and the devaluation of the Naira.
Both policies have had severe economic implications for the Nigerian masses and workers.
The labour unions emphasized the urgency of the situation, stressing that the time for empty promises and excuses has passed. They called upon the Federal Government to fulfill its commitments without further delay, in order to alleviate the hardships faced by the people of Nigeria.
