Press Statement(18/03/2023) ARREST THIS DRIFT NOW We join our affiliate unions, the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational (NASU) and Associated Institutions and Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) in demanding for the immediate payment of the withheld salaries of their members. There has been no credible reason or explanation for […]
Press Statement13/03/2024 Newly Elected Members of the National Executive of Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria At the 11th quadrennial national delegates conference of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria held from the 4th to the 9th of March 2024 at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, the following […]
Press Statement(11/03/ 23) WE COMMEND THE NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL COURT IN THE NURTW MATTER We at the Nigeria Labour Congress would like to commend the courage of the National Industrial Court for affirming the executive of Comrade Baruwa as the lawful leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers. The judgment […]
The recent statements attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the commissioning of the Red-Line Railway Project have sparked deep concern within the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). We find these remarks, particularly those concerning the role of Labour in governance, to be profoundly at variance with the struggles faced by ordinary […]
TINUBU’S ECONOMIC REFORMS IN NIGERIA: ASSESSING GAINERS AND LOSERS: PAPER PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC); COMRADE JOE AJAERO AT THE 21ST DAILY TRUST DIALOGUE HELD ON THE 25TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2024 IN ABUJA. Introduction:Reforms of any kind comes with the acceptance that the existing order […]
Press Statement We Have Lost a National Hero (27/12/23) We are saddened by the passing away of Ghali Na’aba, former Honourable Speaker, House of Representatives. Ghali Na’aba will be remembered for his principled stance on national issues, asserting the independence of the Legislature, building of strong institutions ànd championing the cause […]
NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESSPRESS RELEASE18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2023 CASH CRUNCH: AN INCITEMENT OF NIGERIANS The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is deeply concerned about the recent cash crunch that has gripped the Nigerian economy, particularly as the nation approaches the festive season. This economic challenge has far-reaching implications for the citizens of […]
NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESSPRESS RELEASE13TH OF DECEMBER, 2023 INTENDED POWER SECTOR POLICIES: SAME MISTAKE, DEEPER CONSEQUENCES, BETRAYING THE HOPES OF NIGERIANSThe proposed plans by the federal government to restructure the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) as stated by the Minister of Power; Mr. Adebayo Adelabu is laden with other intentions that may […]
Press Statement TRIBUTE TO CHIEF FRANK KOKORI (08/12/2023) We at the Nigeria Labour Congress are deeply saddened by the passing away of Chief Frank Kokori at 80. Our hearts are with his biological family and the NUPENG family where he was General Secretary. To them and other associates, we offer our […]