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  • Ex-lawmaker Uwak hails NLC, TUC for suspending strike

    Ex-lawmaker Uwak hails NLC, TUC for suspending strike

     

    Abuja: A former House of Representatives, member, Mr Robinson Uwak, on Sunday, commended the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) for the suspension of the indefinite nationwide strike.

    Uwak, in a statement in Abuja, said the action was a demonstration of patriotism and empathy towards ordinary Nigerians who would have been most impacted by an indefinite strike.

    The lawmaker also commended President Bola Tinubu’s government for the quick intervention leading to its call off.

    He sympathised with the President of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, over the assault meted to him during his visit to Imo in solidarity with workers.

    He also commended the security agencies for their prompt intervention and investigation into the matter towards a quick resolution of the conflict.

    Uwak equally thanked President Tinubu for approving the payment of the sum of N35,000 extra allowance to all federal workers as palliative to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal and relieve workers and households in the country.

    “I have no doubt that the proposed cash transfers to 15 million households will further ameliorate the plight of the very poor and vulnerable households in the country and strengthen the social safety nets,” he said.

    NAN reports that the NLC and TUC suspended the nationwide indefinite strike embarked upon in protest against alleged brutalisation of NLC president, Joe Ajaero, in Imo on Nov. 1.The suspension the labour unions said was to pave way for more negotiations on issues that caused the strike.

    The strike was suspended because of the intervention of the federal government through the office of the National Security Adviser, NSA.

    The NSA, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, had at an earlier meeting held at Aso Rock, personally apologised on behalf of the government for the attack and brutalisation of Ajaero. (NAN)( www.nannews.ng) /Flowerbudnews

  • Abuja Federal High Court defies NLC, TUC’s strike directive

    Abuja Federal High Court defies NLC, TUC’s strike directive

     

     

    Abuja:  As the strike by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) enters second day, court activities at the Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja were going on smoothly.

    A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Showed that judges, staff, lawyers and litigants in the high-rise building were going their own businesses without hindrance.

    From the 1st floor to the 5th floor that housed the 13 courts in the building, NAN observed that no fewer than eight courts were sitting.
    It would also be recalled that court activities went on unchecked yesterday.

    However, a notice of congress meeting by the FHC’s chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) signed by its Public Relations Officer, G.A. Maku, said there would be emergency meeting of all staff by 11am today.

    It reads: “All members of staff are expected to converge at Ukeje Hall @11am this morning for an emergency meeting.

    “This meeting is noteworthy as members will be briefed on the position of the union with regards to the on-going NLC strike action and other important issues please.”(NAN) (www.nannews.ng) / Flowerbudnews

  • APC chieftain urges NLC to “prioritize workers’ welfare over politics”

    APC chieftain urges NLC to “prioritize workers’ welfare over politics”

    By Flowerbudnews
    Enugu: The Deputy National Chairman South of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Emma Eneukwu, has appealed to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to reconsider its recent actions, which have raised concerns about the organization’s alignment with partisan politics.

    “This is at the expense of its primary mission – safeguarding the welfare of its members,” Eneukwu said in a statement in Enugu on Thursday.

    He acknowledged the NLC’s historical role as a champion for workers’ rights and interests.

    However, he expressed apprehension regarding recent activities that have disrupted movements across the nation, suggesting that the NLC may be straying from its core responsibilities as a labour union.

    According to him, it is imperative that the NLC maintains its fundamental role as a protector of workers’ rights and wellbeing.

     

    “Engaging in partisan politics under the guise of a labour movement distracts from the NLC’s genuine mission and, more importantly, may not be in the best interests of the nation,” he said.

     

    The APC deputy national chairman urged the NLC to refocus its energy and resources on issues of paramount importance, such as advocating for fair wages, workplace safety, and social security.

     

    “These are issues that profoundly impact the lives of the Nigerian workers that the NLC represents,” he said.

     

    Eneukwu also condemned the recent acts of blocking airports in the name of protests while campaigning for candidates in political parties.

     

    He noted that this is a double standard that could only lead to problems for the nation, emphasizing the importance of peaceful and equitable expression of grievances.

     

    “The APC remains open to collaboration with the NLC to address labour-related challenges and advance the collective welfare of Nigerian workers.

     

    “It is their belief that by adopting a non-partisan stance and refocusing on the welfare of its members, the NLC can more effectively serve its constituents and contribute to the overall development of the nation.

     

    “The call is clear: refocus on the welfare of its members and ensure that protests are conducted in a manner that upholds the values of democracy and justice.

     

    “The future direction of the NLC and its impact on the nation remain topics of significant interest and concern.”(Flowerbudnews)