Press Statement18/03/2025 STOP THIS ASSAULT ON DEMOCRACY NOW. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) unequivocally condemn Mr. President’s hasty and unconstitutional declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. This action blatantly violates the provisions of Part II, Section 305 of the 1999 […]

Press Statement05/12/2024 Leave Edo State Council of NLC Alone We are disturbed by a recorded incident of unauthorised/illegal breaking in and entry of the offices of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress by some police personnel of Edo State Police Command. The incident happened in Benin City in […]

Press Statement02/12/2024 Governor’s Threats Irresponsible We are dismayed by the statement credited to the Ebonyi State Governor, Mr Nwifuru that except the striking workers in the state over non-payment of the National Minimum Wage resume work immediately they should consider themselves sacked. We recall that the strike action was preceded by […]

Press Statement09/10/2024 WHAT NEXT AFTER INCREASE IN PUMP PRICE? We are dismayed by the latest increase in the pump price of petrol. It looks like the only thing this government is known for is increase in the pump price of petrol without commensurate capacity of Nigerians or mitigatory measures. Even following […]