By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has urged the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to comply with legal procedures and abandon their proposed nationwide strike to prevent a breakdown of law and order. The Federal Government recently declared the planned strike illegal and premature, warning it could escalate tensions and political instability. In a statement released on Monday, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, acknowledged the organized labour’s right to strike to advocate for workers’ interests. However, he emphasized the importance of adhering to existing laws governing such activities to prevent chaos.
“The Nigeria Police Force, while acknowledging the recent announcement by organized labour regarding the intention to embark on a nationwide strike action and understanding the right of organized labour to engage in such actions to advocate for the interests of all workers, wishes to emphasize the importance of adherence to the existing laws governing such activities; and calls for caution to prevent a breakdown of law and order within the country,” Adejobi stated.
He further urged the organized labour to continue deliberations at the Tripartite Committee, which is focused on determining a new minimum wage, and to shelve the planned strike to avoid undue hardships on the public and to maintain order. “The NPF hereby urges organized labour to proceed with the ongoing deliberations at the Tripartite Committee, which is focused on determining a new minimum wage, and shelve the planned strike as such decision is essential to prevent untold hardships on members of the public and maintain order and stability within our country,” he added.
The Nigeria Police Force assured the public that ample security deployments have been made nationwide to ensure citizens can continue their lawful activities without hindrance.
The NPF encouraged the public to remain calm and urged organized labour to prioritize dialogue and legal avenues to resolve their grievances. Stay informed with Ejes Gist News – Your Source for Credible Naija News Today, latest Naija gists today and Breaking News in Nigeria Now.