Press Statement(01/06/2023) We Have Lost a Friend We join friends, family and associates of Chief Ràymond Dokpesi in mourning the sudden demise of Chief Dokpesi, a shrewd business man and media tycoon as well as a cerebral politician. Chief Dokpesi, an affable gentleman, a creative risk taker and an African cultural […]
Press Statement DO NOT DARE THE PEOPLE We at the Nigeria Labour are outraged by the pronouncement of President Bola Tinubu removing ‘fuel subsidy’ without due consultations with critical stake holders or without putting in place palliative measures to cushion the harsh effects of the ‘subsidy removal’. Within hours of his […]
Press Statement Of Assassins and Job Seekers(05/05/2023) Our attention has been drawn to the contents of a press conference by Arewa Youths Assembly led by one Ali Muhammad which include the following: We want to state that these allegations are cheap blackmail intended to divert the attention of the leadership of […]
PRESS RELEASE22ND OF APRIL, 2023NIGERIANS IN SUDAN SHOULD NOT DIE We have watched with increasing alarm and despair the unfolding tragedy in Sudan as a result of the ongoing War in that country be tween two major factions of the Military; the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by General Mohammed Hamdan […]
Press Statement Comrade (Dr) Idris Has Done Us Proud(16/04/2023) We at the Nigeria Labour Congress wish to congratulate one of our own, Comrade (Dr) Nasiru Idris on his victory as Governor-elect of Kebbi State. Dr Idris’ victory at the polls is testimony to hard work, commitment, humility and philanthropy. It is […]
Press Statement(08/04/2023) IMBIBE VIRTUES OF EASTER The death of Jesus Christ on the Cross marked by commemoration of Easter offers us all a chance for deep reflection on the virtues of the greatest love and sacrifice and of undying hope. In light of this, we urge Nigerian workers, indeed all Nigerians […]
PRESS RELEASE COMRADE ADAMS OSHIOMHOLE: A POWERFUL VOICE AND REPRESENTATIVE OF NIGERIAN WORKERS The history of the trade union movement in Nigeria cannot be complete without remembering the exploits and contributions of comrade Adams Oshiomhole, our former President, former General Secretary of the NUTGWN, past governor of Edo state, past national […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress has suspended its strike action earlier scheduled to commence on Wednesday 27th March 2023 over Naira scarcity rocking the nation. NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero said the suspension of the planned industrial action is for two weeks to monitor the level of Compliance by CBN after which […]