The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has explained its reason
for not organising protests against the increase in pump price of petrol and
the new electricity tariff.
The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) had
announced an increase in the price of premium motor spirit, better known as
petrol.
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) also
increased electricity tariff from N30.23 to N62.33 per kwh.
Speaking with NAN in Lagos on Saturday, Ayuba Wabba, NLC
president, said the organised labour will soon come out with a position on the
price adjustment.
He said the union will not protest until the central working
committee (CWC) meets and agrees on appropriate actions to be taken.
“Labour takes one battle at a time; it does not make
announcement without backing its action,” he said.
He said the NLC remains committed to the interest of
Nigerians, adding that appropriate actions will be taken to achieve desired
results.
On the suspended protest against the Rivers government,
Wabba said there was need to mend fences between the state and labour to ensure
a harmonious relationship.
He said the state government and labour unions have
concluded negotiations on minimum wage, and a circular would be released for a
collective bargaining agreement to be signed.
The NLC president called on other state governments to take
appropriate steps toward addressing workers’ issues so as to avoid the “wrath”
of the organised labour.
“We will take up any state that undermines the rights of
workers. Workers should be conscious of their rights; there is synergy and we
will confront recalcitrant employers to respect the law so that we don’t give
room for sudden situations to rise,” he said.
On Thursday, some persons protested against increase in
petrol price and electricity tariffs.
The protesters called on the NLC to mobilise a nationwide
protest over the hike.
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