By Our Correspondent
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a two-week deadline to the Edo State government and police to vacate its secretariat in Benin City.
The ultimatum, which ends on January 8, 2025, was announced after the NLC’s National Executive Council meeting in Owerri, Imo State.
The union criticized the recent occupation of its secretariat, alleging that it involved unauthorized entry, property seizure, and attempts to impose unrecognized leadership on workers in the state.
The NLC warned that failure to comply with its demands would lead to decisive actions to safeguard workers’ rights and union autonomy.
In addition to this issue, the NLC discussed broader concerns, including rising economic hardships linked to government policies.
It addressed the ongoing cash shortages affecting businesses, with citizens reportedly losing 5% of their funds in cash withdrawals.
The union urged the federal government to address these financial challenges and ensure fair taxation practices.
The meeting also introduced the NLC’s Southeast Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Bus Services as part of efforts to ease workers’ transportation challenges amidst soaring living costs.
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