In anticipation of the planned nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) commencing on Wednesday, former Senate leader, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has advised the NLC to prioritize negotiation with the federal government before considering industrial action.
In a statement released on Sunday, Ndume called for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to meet with labour leaders and explain the benefits of removing the subsidy. Ndume, in support of the fuel subsidy removal, noted, “This fuel subsidy removal is something we must do now or never. We need to open the wounds now and begin to heal them. The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, needs to work with the government to see how the effects can be minimised.”
Furthermore, the Senator suggested that strike action could be avoided if the NLC can come to a reasonable agreement during negotiations. He emphasized that labor leaders “should not go on strike before negotiations. They should not make that mistake. Besides, there is no budget for subsidy. Where will the money come from?”
In addition, Ndume implored the newly elected President Tinubu to meet with labor leaders and reassure them of a positive outcome.
According to the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, protest action will commence next Wednesday by the NLC if the proposed price regime is not reversed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNCPL).
President Tinubu had earlier articulated in his inauguration address at Eagle Square, Abuja, that the petroleum subsidy regime was not sustainable. Following his statement, the NNPCL directed its outlets nationally to sell fuel at N480 to N570 per litre; an increase of almost 200% from the original price of less than N200.
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