National Strike: Stock Your Home With Food - Labour Party Advises Its Supporters

Prior to the planned indefinite strike by organized labor, the Labour Party has advised its followers across the nation to prepare their homes by stocking up on essentials.

On October 3 to drive home their demands for better working conditions, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) may shut down the nation's economy.

Obiora Ifoh, the Labour Party's national publicity secretary, released a statement on Wednesday in which the party's leadership also endorsed the idea of an ongoing strike.

The party claims that President Bola Tinubu's administration is unconcerned about the difficulties facing the country as a result of the elimination of gasoline subsidies.

The party lamented the fact that some pupils have dropped out of school because their parents are unable to pay their tuition because of the country's economic situation.

The statement says, in part: "The party fully supports the resolution of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, to embark on an industrial action slated to commence on Tuesday, October 3rd.

"Labour Party is surprised that the government claims that it has removed subsidies on petroleum products and that it now generates over a trillion naira monthly, yet finds it difficult to address workers' demands.

"Daily, Nigerians are subjected to harsh economic realities where the inflation rate is nearing 30 per cent, where a dollar is sold above N1000, and where per capita income has depreciated.

"Many families are withdrawing their wards from schools over a hike in school fees, while criminal activities are surging daily.

"We think the Nigerian workers have shown enough patience and understanding. We are also using this medium to inform all our members and supporters to stock their homes with their necessary needs, ahead of a long-drawn mass action until victory is ascertained. No retreat, no surrender."

Despite earlier claims by the labor unions, the Federal Government has insisted that there will be no strike throughout the nation.

As previously reported, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) decided to go on a statewide strike on Tuesday in protest of the Federal Government's refusal to grant their requests.

But according to the administration, Tinubu will present the workers' palliative package during the traditional presidential speech to honor Nigeria's Independence Day.

Olajide Oshundun, the labor ministry's spokesman, said the meeting, which is set for Tuesday, will be focused on the statements that President Bola Tinubu will make during his broadcast on October 1 in honor of Independence Day.

He stated: "We will avert the strike. We got the news of their intention to go on strike. They need to be rest assured that there will be a pronouncement in the October 1 speech of Mr President for Nigerian workers.

"The ministry is working assiduously to meet with the second aspect of the demand which focuses on the wage award. We have already secured the release of the NURTW factional chairman.

"So we hope to invite them on Tuesday following the pronouncement of the President to see reasons for them to call off the strike."