ADVERTISEMENT
Abia North Senator, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has appealed to organised labour to cancel the nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
Kalu, a former governor of Abia state, on his verified Twitter page on Sunday, urged Labour Unions to give President Bola Tinubu’s administration time to deliver.
The Nation reports that NLC had advised citizens to stock their homes with food items and other essential things ahead of the commencement of its seven-day strike.
Organised labour is pressing ahead with the strike after its negotiation with the federal government on how to deal with the effects of the fuel subsidy removal broke down.
Reacting, Kalu said: “I sincerely appeal to the Nigerian Labour Congress( NLC) not to ridicule the economy with their proposed strike.
“It is a difficult time for all Nigerians, both the rich and the poor.
“I am an employer of labour and I know that things are difficult. Even the President knows that things are difficult.
“I implore the NLC to give the new government some time.
“The government is working hard to revive the economy and the NLC should not further destroy the economy by going on strike.
“Let’s please exercise some patience with the new government.”
Peoplesmind
