The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, to suspend the planned strike action across the country.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Chairman, House Commitee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Akin Rotimi which was made available to journalists in Abuja yesterday.
The statement said: “We wish all Nigerians a happy 63rd Independence Anniversary, we also wish to use this opportunity to once again appeal to organised labour to rethink their decision to embark on their intended strike action in the coming days, as we all work together in the best interest of long-term growth, stability, and shared prosperity”.
In the statement lawmakers explained further: “this year’s anniversary presents us with another opportunity as a people to reflect on the hope of unity, peace, and shared prosperity bequeathed to us by the founders of our dear country”.
House of Representatives further disclosed that the theme for the 2023, 63rd Aniversary Celebration is “Renewed Hope for Unity and Prosperity” calling on the constituents across the country to celebrate the occasion actively.
The House, equally commended the Country founding fathers for their vision for Nigeria maintaining that “Patriots of yesteryears shaped the path to the freedom we hold dear as a people today while emphasizing the important of sacrifices and the foundation they laid for the country to survive.
He explained that the 63rd Independence Anniversary celebration has provided an opportunity for both leaders and the led of immense responsibility to set aside differences but to work together to achieve a country that would works for all persons.
The House of Representatives also urged Nigerians to see their diversity as their greatest strength adding that youthful population as well as the judicious utilisation of vast human and natural resource should be a force for immediate reintroduction of Nigeria to the world as the true giant of Africa whose time for full expression has come.
Consequently, the Spokesman equally used the opportunity to affirmed that the 10th House of Representatives is a true ‘People’s Parliament’ maintaining that as lawmakers they are not unaware and unmindful of the numerous challenges Nigerians are facing at this time.
“The 10th Assembly remains committed to contributing to the development of our great country, as our predecessors of previous assemblies have done, many of whom continue in service in various capacities in the executive arm of government” He explained.
Lawmakers at the Green Chambers also used the opportunity to reiterate commitment to working with all critical stakeholders to achieve a reasonable living wage for workers as well as to ensure the executive arm of government expedites palliative measures to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy on vulnerable Nigerians.