The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed strong disapproval of the recent fuel price hike introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, calling it a betrayal of the trust of Nigerians.
The union has accused the government of implementing policies that severely impact the working class and the poor.
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In a recent interview, NLC spokesperson Benson Upah said the union has not yet decided on launching a nationwide strike but is exploring various options to address the situation. “We have not said we are going on strike. The appropriate organs of the congress will meet to take the necessary decisions, and those will be made public,” Upah clarified.
He further hinted that a strike could be a strategic move to force the government to reconsider its actions, stating that NLC strikes are carefully planned to achieve meaningful outcomes.
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The NLC had previously agreed to the N70,000 national minimum wage based on the assurance that fuel prices would remain stable. However, with the sudden increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), the union feels betrayed. “One of the reasons for accepting N70,000 as the national minimum wage was the understanding that the pump price of PMS would not be increased,” the NLC stated, adding that the amount was already insufficient.
The situation remains tense as Nigerians await the union’s next move amidst rising economic challenges.
