Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC Threatened to shut down the economy without any prior notice to the government if petrol pump price increases again.
NCL, also mentioned the alleged hijack of the duties of the Ministry of Labour and Employment by the Federal Ministry of Justice, and the Inspector General of Police.
But the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu swiftly relayed his concern about the economic hardship and assured that he is working hard to alienate the situation.
Also, the oil marketers in Abuja expressed their frustration about the constant slide in the value of naira against dollar, they say the development has significantly impacted the constant petrol pump price, hence the Federal Government should act urgently.
The Nigerian Labour Congress President, Mr Joe Ajaero, issued the threat while responding to the advice of the Director, Trade Union Services, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Emmanuel Igbinosun, that Labour should explore due process in its agitations before embarking on strike.
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