There is no Nigerian that has not been affected by the recent increase of fuel prices across the country.
Even those who work from home are also affected by the increase. These persons need constant power supply which is not guaranteed in Nigeria.
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Really, people working from home also need fuel for their generators as a backup power source.
Now Journalists under the aegis of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) have been directed to join the nationwide strike and protest declared by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) over the removal of fuel subsidy.
The directive is contained in a press statement signed by NUJ National Secretary, Shuaibu Usman Leman.
NLC Strike
The NLC wrote to all its 43 affiliate unions to mobilise for a nationwide strike over the removal of fuel subsidy.
The strike will begin on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
NLC Affiliates
Here are some affiliates of of the NLC are the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)
Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP)
Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT)
Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN)
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG)
Another affiliate group is the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) among others.
NUJ Decides
It was following this that the NUJ stated its position to join the Labour Union in its proposed action to fight for the interest of Nigerians.
“After presentations by the National President, Chris Isiguzo, and the National Treasurer, Bamidele Atunbi on the position taken by NLC on the matter.
Members unanimously adopted the position of NLC on the issue.
“CWC reiterates the argument that the removal of fuel subsidy will free allocations which can be channelled to the provisions of infrastructure and creation of additional jobs.
However, the sudden removal could lead to social unrests and protests as people may perceive Government as being insensitive to their plight.
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“CWC also notes that already there is an astronomical increase in the prices of petroleum products and high inflation.
This has drastically reduced the purchasing power of citizens.
Accordingly CWC directs all state councils of the Union to mobilise members to withdraw their services and commence protests nationwide.
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From Wednesday, June 7, 2023, if the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limiter (NNPCL) refuses to reverse the new price regime in the Oil sector.”
