Ayuba Wabba, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress
(NLC), has said labour would not protest the recent increment in
prices of various essential commodities, including fuel and
electricity yet.
Recall that the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency
(PPPRA) announced that the pump price of premium motor spirit
(petrol) has been increased to N151, 60 per litre from N145 with
effect from Sept 2.
Also, electricity tariff was increased effective Sept. 1, by the
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)
from N30.23 per one kWh to N62.33.
Speaking with NAN in Lagos on Saturday, Wabba said the Central
Working Committee (CWC) of NLC would meet and agreed on appropriate
action.
“Labour takes one battle at a time; it does not make an
announcement without backing its action,” he said.
According to Wabba, labour had remained consistent on
neo-liberal policies, and would take appropriate action in respect
of the increases in order to achieve the desired result.
Speaking on the suspension on the planned strike in
Rivers
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, the NLC president there was the need to mend fences between the
state government and labour to ensure a harmonious relationship.
He said the will of the people should not always be taken for
granted “as injury to one is an injury to all”.
Wabba urged other state governments to take appropriate steps
toward addressing labour issues so as to avoid the wrath of the
organised labour.
We will take up any state that undermines the rights of
workers. Workers should be conscious of their rights; there is
synergy and we will confront recalcitrant employers to respect the
law so that we don’t give room for sudden situations to rise,”
Wabba said.
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