The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have revealed their expectations from the government led by President Bola Tinubu.
In response to the assault on NLC president Joe Ajaero, the organized labour unions initiated a nationwide strike, urging their affiliates to adhere to the resolutions of the National Executive Council.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the NLC outlined specific demands from the Federal Government, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice.
The statement reads, “1. Arrest and prosecute Mr Chinasa Nwaneri, the S.A. on Special Duties, the deadly gang leader of Hope Uzodinma thugs: He led the attack against workers on that day.
“2. Arrest, prosecute and dismiss all police officers involved in the brutalization of NLC President and workers in Imo state.
“3. Arrest and prosecute all thugs that attacked the NLC President in Imo State.
“4. Arrest, prosecute and dismiss the chief security officer Imo State government House, SP Shaba: He led, participated and provided cover for thugs to brutalize workers in Imo State.
“5. Arrest, prosecute and dismiss the police area commander that led the brutalization of NLC Predident and others workers in Imo State.
“6. Investigate and prosecute the former Imo State Commissioner of Police (CP), Ahmed Barde.”
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