Abuja, Aug. 28, 2024 – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday directed all its members nationwide to embark on peaceful processions on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024.
Emmanuel Ugboaja, the NLC General Secretary, gave the directive in a letter addressed to all affiliates of the union.
The letter directed members of the Central Working Committee (CWC) and other supporters to gather at the NLC National Headquarters by 8:00 am to accompany President Joe Ajaero to the police station.
Ugboaja said that the procession would be in response to the recent invitation by the police to Ajaero to appear for interrogation “on trumped-up charges” in August.
The labour official threatened that workers will proceed on indefinite strike if Ajaero is arrested,.
“This peaceful march is a united stand against the unjust actions aimed at intimidating our leadership and stifling the voice of Nigerian workers.
“We urge all members to remain peaceful and orderly throughout the procession and prayer session.
“If for any reason, the President is detained; all workers nationwide shall proceed on indefinite strike.
“This well-coordinated, lawful operation.” (GBN)
