The Joe Ajaero-led faction of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Friday said they refused to join the nation-wide strike called by the Ayuba Wabba-led NLC because the Federal Government responded to their demand to arrange a meeting with stakeholders.
At a press conference in Lagos addressed by Ajaero and NUPENG president, Achese Igwe, the labour leaders said strike would have been the last option if talks with the government had failed.
Ajaero said his faction of the NLC held productive talks with the government, including the agreement to set up a panel on palliatives to cushion the effect of the petrol price increase.
According to him, both factions of the NLC could have worked together on the strike, but, according to him, the Wabba-faction walked out of a meeting with the government, insisting that the Ajaero faction must not be part of it.
“If not for the unfortunate incident that happened that day, maybe we would have been together. Maybe it’s an ego thing,” Ajaero said.
Besides, he said before a strike action is declared, a 21-day ultimatum ought to be given, not three days.
He called for transparency in the management of the palliatives, saying the refineries should be fixed or new ones built while more jobs must be created. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Selfish unionist! Not all Nigerians are under the goverment payroll. How on earth will the so called palliatives affect their livelihood. You all will pay for your actions or inactions. Mediocres and hypocrites.
ReplyDeleteVery wonderful people. You have now become govt spoke person.they just working for themselves. The increment favours them that's why they are backing out.very shallowed minded people. They have collected their cheques.we are watching .what you do will always come back to you some how.
Deleteis it true or you are just supporting the VP govt who I read attends the same fellowship with you
ReplyDeleteWhat has this got to do with VP? Is he not part of this government that Nupeng and the the break away faction of NLC are supporting.Learn to read objectively before making comments that has no connection on what the issues are!
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ReplyDeleteJoe Ajero NLC faction president is from The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) - Guess what..... Electricity TARRIF HAS BEEN HIKED.
His vice president (NLC FACTION) igwe achese is from and also the current President of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers ( NUPENG)- Guess again ... PMS NOW BEING SOLD FOR A WHOPPING N145.
Now the real NLC led by AYUBA WABBA is going on strike and these 2 people are backing out.
HMM... HMMM..... HMMM....
DONT WORRY DAFT NIGERIANS. THE SUFFERING WEY GO FIRE YOU STILL DEY DO PRESS UP.
I HOPE IT IS CLEAR NOW.
ajaero u are a stooge of apc
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ReplyDeleteWhy is there a faction? Why is Ajaero discussing with Govt? Is he NLC president? Are unionist not supposed to follow their leader?
ReplyDeleteDis joe or wateva he calls himself is a judas and should go hang himself. Paliatives? Did GEJ not offer palliatives in 2012? How come you like it now? Traitor
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