…asks affiliates in 36 states of the federation to hook up
…says political class apathetic to sufferings of Nigerians
The Trade Union Congress, TUC has formally announced to join the nationwide industrial action today as it beckons on all its affiliates in the 36 states of the federation and Abuja to hook up.
TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports this was contained in a message by TUC president, Festus Osifo addressed to comrades and Nigerians declaring total support for the nationwide rallies.
Read full message below:
“Recall that on Monday 24th of July 2023, the leadership of Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) addressed a world press conference on the state of the nation.
“During the session, attention of government was drawn to the following:
“Worsening economic situation in the country that was induced by the removal of fuel subsidy.
” Rejection of the proposed introduction of VAT on AGO
” Rejection of the Introduction of tuition fees in universities
” Rejection of the increment of tuition fees in unity schools.
“Issues generated as a result of total floating of the Naira without addressing how the supply of FX could be improved.
“Rejection of the planned privatization of Teaching Hospitals and Federal Medical Centers.
” Rejection of any plan to increase electricity tariff.
“The need to urgently address the Increasing cost of governance at all levels.
” Rejection of the plan by NASS to spend 70 + 40 billions Naira on profligacy while the masses slide into abject poverty.
” Rejection of the Proscription of RTEAN by Lagos state government amongst others.
“During the press briefing, government was charged to urgently address the increasing hardship in the country brought about by the fuel subsidy removal within two weeks.
“After attending several negotiation meetings with government and also listening to the President’s address on the 31st of July 2023, the NEC in session appraised the situation holistically and arrived at the following position:
* The palliatives proposed by government is grossly inadequate when compared to the enormous challenges faced by the masses.
* Government has not demonstrated any commitment to the reduction of cost of governance.
*The political class is apathetic about making sacrifices, even as the masses continuously tighten their belt.
“Based on the above, the NEC in session resolved that all members of TUC should embark on a nationwide protest on Wednesday 2nd of August, 2023.
*All state and FCT council chairpersons should coordinate the peaceful protest in their respective domain and report accordingly.