NLC declares nationwide strike over naira scarcity, starting from Wednesday
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has ordered all workers in the public sector to go on strike beginning from Wednesday next week.
This was revealed by the president of the Congress, Joe Ajaero, in a media briefing at Labour House in Abuja on Wednesday March 22, 2023.
He also ordered that affiliate unions which constitute the NLC to be on standby for picketing exercise across all Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s branches in the country.
He said the directive came following the end of 1 week ultimatum given to the CBN to make money (cash) available for the people.
Details shortly…