President Bola Tinubu has tackled Nigeria Labour Union, others for embarking on strike within the first nine months of his administration.
Tinubu, who spoke at the Lagos red line launching, emphasized that the organised labour does not represent the sole opinions of the Nigerian people.
According to him, it was unacceptable for the Unions to go on strike amid the Economic hardship.
According to him, If Labour Unions want to participate in the election, it should wait till 2027.
“Allow me to throw a jab here, the Labour Unions should understand that no matter how much we cling to our freedom and rights we cannot form strike within nine months of an administration it is unacceptable,” Tinubu said.
“If you want to participate in the electoral process, wait until 2027 if not maintain peace. They are not the only voice of Nigeria.”
Newssphere reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress had on February 8, issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government of Nigeria over the failure to implement the agreements reached on October 2 following the removal of fuel subsidy.
However, as Nigerians continue to deal with economic hardship, the union decided to embark on a two-day nationwide protest to press their demands.
Despite security advisory by the Department of State Services, DSS, the union kick-started the protest on Monday in many cities across Nigeria.
However, the National Executive Council of the NLC suspended its nationwide protest for day two on Tuesday, after reviewing the initial day as highly impactful.