The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has warned that any attempt to intimidate, provoke or blackmail its leaders at the negotiation table would worsen issues.
The warning is coming hours after Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume summoned organised labour to an emergency meeting following the ongoing indefinite nationwide strike.
The union insisted that such developments could further prolong its strike action indefinitely.
In a post on its official X handle on Monday, NLC said:
“Any attempt to intimidate, provoke or blackmail our leaders at the negotiation table would worsen the issue and further prolong our action indefinitely.
“Our leaders are acting in accordance with the directives of our organs. Viva! Organized labour. Viva! Working people of Nigeria!”
Festus Osifo, president of the Trade Union Congress, TUC had earlier confirmed the meeting with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
According to him, labour leaders comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and TUC were heading to the SGF office for the meeting.
