NLC clarifies position on planned nationwide protest

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a statement debunking reports of its withdrawal from the planned nationwide protest against economic hardship scheduled for August 1.
NLC President, Joe Ajaero, emphasized that the union cannot withdraw from a protest it did not organize.
Ajaero explained that the NLC has a structured decision-making process for industrial actions like protests, which involves internal trade union mechanisms and leadership approval.
He clarified that the NLC is aware of the dire living conditions Nigerians face due to harsh economic policies, but its non-involvement in organizing the protest does not mean indifference.
This was contained in a press release signed by Ajaero titled, ‘The Nigeria Labour Congress cannot withdraw from a protest that it did not organise.’
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The statement reads “A news report of the withdrawal of the Nigeria Labour Congress from the widely discussed national protest has been brought to our attention. The Nigeria Labour Congress debunks such a story as patently false.
“The truth is that the Nigeria Labour Congress cannot withdraw from a protest that it did not organise. It is only the organisers of the speculated national protest that can decide to pull out or continue with the protest,” Ajaero said.
This development raises questions about the actual organizers of the protest and their intentions.
The NLC’s statement may be seen as a strategic move to maintain its independence and avoid potential backlash. As the protest’s date approaches, the situation remains fluid, with the NLC’s stance potentially influencing other labor unions and stakeholders.
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