The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)?has demanded that the Presidency immediately reverses fuel prices to N65. It?added that indefinite general strikes, mass rallies and street protests be held across the country with effect from Monday 9,?if the government fails to do so.?
This resolution is the outcome of a meeting held by the National Executive Councils of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Wednesday.
A joint communique issued by the two bodies stated: “After exhaustive deliberations and consultations with all sections of the populace, the NLC, TUC and their pro-people allies demand that the Presidency immediately reverses fuel prices to N65.
“If the government fails to do so, they direct that indefinite general strikes, mass rallies and street protests be held across the country with effect from Monday 9th January, 2012.
“From that Monday, 9th January 2012 date, all offices, oil production centres, air and sea ports, fuel stations, markets, banks, amongst others will be shut down.
The NLC? called on Nigerians to support this latest move, while urging them to? stockpile essential goods that will serve them within the period.?
While condemning the harassment of protesters by armed security men, the congress urged the? police to resist any order? to turn weapon against the citizens.?
“Labour calls on the police, armed forces and other security agencies to reject orders that they turn their weapons on fellow Nigerians. We warn that anybody who does so, will be individually brought to justice.”
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