By Christian Appolos, Abuja
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has asked Nigerians to disregard news in some section of the media; saying the Congress is considering suspension of the August 2 slated nationwide protest.
In a press statement signed by Comrade Joe Ajaero fea minutes ago, NLC said “We want to inform all Nigerians that we have just risen from a meeting with the federal Government where we sought to get them listen to the demands of the people and workers of Nigeria.
“The outcome of this meeting earlier today has however not changed anything or the course which we have set for ourselves tomomw as custodians of the interests and desires of Nigerian workers and people.
“Nigerians are advised to ignore the work of fifth columnists who are working hard against the wishes of the people. We urge everyone to gather in our respective states and wherever we may be across the nation to give vent to this collective resolve.
“Once again. the Nationwide Masd Protest will start tomorrow.
“Our Demands are: IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION IN GOOD FAITH OF THE RESOLUTIONS WITH CONGRESS JOINTLY SIGNED WITH GOVERNMENT AND TUC
“IMMEDIATE REVERSAL OF ALL ANTI-POOR POLICIII OF GOVERNMENT INCLUDING THE RECENT HIKE IN PMS PRICE. SCHOOL FEES AND VAT
“FIX OUR LOCAL REFINBRIES IN PORTHARCOURT. WARRI AND KADUNA RELEASE OF 8 MONTHS WITHHELD SALARIES 0F UNIVERSITY LECTURERB AND WORKERS
“ACCORD APPROPRIATE RECOGNITION AND SUPPORT 1‘0 THE PRESIDENTIAL STEERING COMMITTEE AND THE WORK OF ITS SUB COMMITTEES
TO PUT A STOP TO INHUMAN ACTIONS “AND POLICIES OF GOVERNMENT.”
