In a statement issued Monday by its President-General, Festus Osifo, and Secretary-General, N.A. Toro, the TUC warned that if the policy is implemented, it would trigger nationwide protests and a possible strike.
> “Workers and citizens are still reeling from the pains of subsidy removal, skyrocketing fuel prices, food inflation, and a collapsing naira.
To now introduce another levy on petroleum products is to deliberately compound suffering, cripple businesses, and push millions deeper into poverty. This is unacceptable,” the union said.
The labour body accused the government of treating Nigerians as “sacrificial lambs” for failed economic experiments, instead of providing relief and jobs.
TUC directed all its state councils and affiliates to be on standby for industrial action, while calling on civil society groups, professional associations, student unions, and faith leaders to join in resisting the plan.
> “Strike action is firmly on the table if the government dares to ignore this warning,” the statement read.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
