Here is the official statement released by NLC after the first day of the strike 14-11-2023.
NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS MOTTO: LABOUR CREATES WEALTH
TO ALL AFFILIATES & STATE COUNCILS.
Fraternal Greetings!
INDEFINITE NATIONWIDE STRIKE: A GREAT BEGINNING
We wish to appreciate and congratulate all Affiliates and State Councils for the great work in complying with the directive of the National Executive Council (NEC) resolution to begin a nationwide strike today.
Congress salutes your resoluteness and determination in ensuring that all of our workplaces were that down completely and workers stayed at home. The solidarity and singlemindedness in delivering on our resolutions has put a lie to those who wants to see a contrary outcome and have thoroughly made a resounding statement around the nooks and crannies of our nation.
Our assessment showed more than expected compliance in today’s outing despite being the first day of action. Gaps that were expected on the first day were surprisingly not that very visible. Just like an Aeroplane taking off will experience a little bit of drag in lifting off the tarmac, ours today was a smooth and cleaner take off. We doff our hats for you all and congratulate you for your doggedness.
You surpassed our expectations than we urge you to gird your loins and make it more compelling tomorrow until the Government meets our demands. Continue the mobilisation and let the success continue! We remain committed to greater success in this action which can only happen with our collective efforts and determination to free our members in Imo state and ensure that the Government is held accountable for its use of violent abduction and brutality as a tool in workplace engagement.
Fraternally yours,
Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja Esq. mni General Secretary.
OUR DEMANDS
1.ARREST AND PROSECUTE MR. CHINASA NWANERI THE S.A ON SPECIAL DUTIES , THE DEADLY GANG LEADER OF HOPE UZODIMMA THUGS : HE LED THE ATTACK A GAINST WORKERS ON THAT DAY
2 ARREST, PROSECUTE AND DISMISS LL POLICE OFFICERS INVOLVED IN THE RUTALIZATION OF NLC PRESIDENT AND ORKERS IN IMO STATE
3. ARREST AND PROSECUTE ALL THUGS THAT ATTACKED THE NLC PRESIDENT IN IMO STATE
4. ARREST, PROSECUTE AND DISMISS THE CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER IMO STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE, SP SHABA : HE LED, PARTICIPATED AND PROVIDED COVER FOR THUGS TO BRUTALIZE WORKERS IN IMO STATE
5. ARREST, PROSECUTE AND DISMISS HE POLICE AREA COMMANDER THAT ED THE BRUTALIZATION OF NLC RESIDENT AND OTHER WORKERS IN MO STATE
.. INVESTIGATE AND PROSECUTE THE ORMER IMO STATE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE.
“A lot of companies have chosen to downsize, and maybe that was the right thing for them. We chose a different path. Our belief was that if we kept putting great products in front of customers, they would continue to open their wallets.”
