The countdown to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) strike has begun, as the leadership of the union are insisting that come Wednesday, all the industrial unions will force their colleagues to down tools.

Speaking on Sunday, the Vice President of the NLC, Mr Amechi Asugwuni, warned that it was ready to commence the strike unless the federal government reverses the pump price of petrol to N86.50k.

When asked if they have established talks with the government, he replied; “Not at all, there is no change of gear, our strike will begin on Wednesday.”


......However, the position of the NLC is at variance with that of PENGASSAN and NUPENG, who claim that government consulted all the labour unions before putting the cap of 145 Naira per litre.

The two unions may not support Wednesday’s proposed strike as they have accused the NLC of making a U-turn.

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, last Wednesday, addressed the media at the Presidential Villa where he announced the new pump price regime and also an opening of importation to independent marketers and any Nigerian entity.

The Nigerian government has expressed optimism that the new price band would lead to improved supply and competition expected to eventually drive down pump prices, as experienced with diesel.

GODISGREAT123:
OP. I commend ur effort in trying to ensure the strike doesn't happen. You have posted a number of topics showing that the planned strike action will fail or may not be very successful.

At least u are working based on ur conviction or just justifying ur pay.

If the strike holds and is successful, don't despair. Your efforts are appreciated

ijustdey:
the strike is all noise and nothing more



things that goes underground is more than what we see on the surface

ijustdey:
the strike is all noise and nothing more



things that goes underground is more than what we see on the surface

Abagworo:


Every new Government increases fuel price or attempts to remove subsidy and after meeting with NLC they'd agree on a new price in between. Anyone who doubts me should revisit all the past fuel price hikes. I'm waiting for their 130 Naira pranks this time around. I can remember Jonathan increased the price from 65 Naira to 141 Naira which was later dropped to 97 Naira which is roughly 50% increase from the previous price of 65 Naira.

babdap:
Minimum wage should b der priority n not fuel hike

GODISGREAT123:
OP. I commend ur effort in trying to ensure the strike doesn't happen. You have posted a number of topics showing that the planned strike action will fail or may not be very successful.

At least u are working based on ur conviction or just justifying ur pay.

If the strike holds and is successful, don't despair. Your efforts are appreciated

chei,some people just want to go for unofficial holidays