The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on President Bola Tinubu to quickly intervene and stop the commencement of strike called by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC)......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
The organized labour had threatened to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike from Monday, June 3.
Speaking on the development, HEDA’s Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, in a statement issued on Sunday urged Tinubu to immediately intervene in the minimum wage negotiations between the government and the labour union.
He said: “With the union threatening an indefinite strike, which would cripple the economy and exacerbate the suffering of Nigerians, it is imperative that the President takes decisive action to address the issue and concerns of working masses and the hardship brought by some of the harsh economic policies of the government.
“We urge the President to engage in meaningful dialogue with the labour union and find a lasting solution to the minimum wage impasse, in order to prevent a potentially disastrous strike action.”
Speaking on the one-year anniversary of President Bola Tinubu administration, Suraju acknowledged attempts for progress by the administration in its first year but emphasized that more needs to be done to ensure the economic and fiscal issues are addressed with overall human face and environmental protection.
Suraju said, “We urge President Tinubu to prioritize policies that promote economic growth, social justice, accountability, and human development, and demonstrate the necessary political will to drive these agendas forward with integrity.”
He also called on the Presidency to intervene in the ongoing Kano Emirate tussle by calling all the dramatis personae (judiciary, law enforcement officers, politicians, and kingmakers) to order, and not plunge the peaceful state into another conflict.
He stated that the situation is gradually assuming some volatile nature, and the judiciary has become active player in the volatility.
He added that it requires urgent attention to prevent loss of property and lives.
He said: “We call on the President to use his good offices to resolve the issue amicably and ensure peace in the state.
“HEDA reaffirms its commitment to promoting good governance, a corruption-free society, and social justice for the benefit of all Nigerians.”
