– Nigerians argue that the NLC is one of Nigeria’s biggest problems after corruption
– Warn sternly against any industrial action by the unionists
Nigerians may have been fed up with the incessant industrial actions by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) which takes centre stage anytime they are aggrieved over an issue.
This was evident in a poll conducted by our correspondent, where it was gathered that the NLC’s proposed indefinite action, which has since been stopped by the national industrial court, was berated by a vast majority of the populace.
The planned demonstration was designed to protest against the federal government’s removal of fuel subsidy which the unionists believe is too much for the masses.
They are asking the federal government to revert to the old price of N86.50/litre as against the new fuel pump price of N145/litre.
And despite the fact that entreaties by the federal government for the union workers to sheathe their swords fell on deaf ears, Nigerians believe that industrial actions rarely help resolve the issues for which they are staged.
During a Facebook Livestream, some of our respondents reacted negatively to the proposed industrial action, stating that previous strike actions did not yield any positive result. The respondents however, counseled the federal government to find a lasting solution to the country’s present challenges.
On the social media, especially on Twitter, Nigerians have also expressed their total dissatisfaction towards the proposed industrial action.
Using the hashtag #NoToNLCStrike, Nigerians asked the NLC to shelve any form of strike on the present issue as it is not likely to produce anything meaningful.
Below are some of their tweets:
Majority of those that want NLC to strike are the PDP apologists so they can say all sorts of words to the President. #NoToNLCStrike
— REALONE (@Itz_Realone) May 17, 2016
I’m no fan of NLC/TUC going by what they did to Nigerians during the #OccupyNigeria period. But this #NoToNLCStrike is laughable ????????????
— EDWARD Israel-Ayide (@wildeyeq) May 17, 2016
It’s a good thing to strike because of the fuel price, but who is organizing the strike “NLC” ? Pls say #NoToNLCStrike #WhoNLCDonHelp — OSINACHI (@BITO_HOVA) May 17, 2016
At N320-N360 to a dollar, Nigerians are paying about $0.44/L for fuel.This is cheaper than what is obtainable in U.S, Asia… #notonlcstrike — akinosho abdulhakeem (@olaoluwajagaban) May 17, 2016
Fact 1: As it stands, Nigeria is ranked 12th as per cheapest price of petrol in 173 countries even with the new N145/L price. #notonlcstrike
— akinosho abdulhakeem (@olaoluwajagaban) May 17, 2016
NLC should dialogue with the Govt instead of the planned nationwide strike for price reversal and retention of fuel subsidy. #NotoNLCStrike
— Samuel Iyinbo (@samueliyinbo) May 17, 2016
The masses would suffer if there is actually a Strike!!! Say #NoToNLCStrike — #SixFiveNationDotCom (@sixfivenation) May 17, 2016
NLC is nigeria’s biggest problem after corruption, They are after their interest not the masses. #NoToNLCStrike — Kindly FollowBack (@OnyemaDonald) May 17, 2016
Number 6 point, the enemy is not NLC. The enemy is the govt who didn’t think to involve all stakeholders in their decision #NoToNLCStrike
— EDWARD Israel-Ayide (@wildeyeq) May 17, 2016
NLC is a scam our eyes are opened. Enough of putting wool on our faces,things have to be done right. #NoToNLCStrike
— I. B. I. PhD (@ityonumb) May 17, 2016
Instead of strikin lets have a nationwide prayer session in naija thingz go change One time #NoToNLCStrike #pray4naija — Ayomide aboderin (@Datboimide) May 17, 2016
Instead of strikin lets have a nationwide prayer session in naija thingz go change One time #NoToNLCStrike #pray4naija — Ayomide aboderin (@Datboimide) May 17, 2016
Where is #NLC when state workers are being owned 5 to 6 months salaries #MisplacedPriorities #NoToNLCStrike
— KING HAZE (@therealkinghaze) May 17, 2016
NLC and Donald Trump be like. @Gidi_Traffic #NoToNLCStrike pic.twitter.com/W1y5L7guyD
— Chaco (@mubarakchaco) May 17, 2016
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