Subsidy removal: NLC mobilises for nationwide strike

 

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Labour Congress has fixed Wednesday, June 7th to embarked on nationwide strike to embark on strike to protest arbitrary removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Fuel subsidy remains the only subsidy Nigerians enjoy. There is no agriculture subsidy like you have it in the United States and other part of the western civilization.

In a statement signed by NLC General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja said the nationwide strike will take place in 36 states of the federation including Abuja.

To this effect, the NLC is urging all state chairpersons to mobilise workers for the action and ensure full compliance with the national directive.

He said services in both private and private sectors will be withdrawn with effect from Wednesday, June 7th, 2023