Despite rumors circulating on social media, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has denied plans to commence a strike on June 2 in protest against the removal of petrol subsidy.
The head of information and public affairs of NLC, Benson Upah, urged Nigerians to disregard the rumors and clarified that the NLC has scheduled organ meetings on June 2 to discuss the issue of the price increase.
While the NLC is outraged by the price increase, they have no immediate plans for protest action and will keep the public informed on their next steps after the meetings.
“Our attention has been drawn to stories circulating in the social media claiming that the NLC would begin protest action on June 2 against the increase in the pump price of petrol. In as much as we are outraged by this mindless price increase which is intended to bring untold hardship to Nigerians, we have no plan to start any action on June 2. What we do have for now are organ meetings slated for June 2 to deliberate on the price issue.” he said
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