By David Kabiyesi
Irked by government’s failure to resolve lingering crisis with operators, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to throw its weight behind Maritime workers in their resolve to shut down ports all over the country, iwitnesslive.com can report.
Already, Maritime workers have issued two-week ultimatum to the federal government to take urgent action in resolving the crisis.
NLC President, Joe Ajaero made this declaration on Friday during a courtesy call at MWUN secretariats to discuss the lingering crisis around the ports.
“Articulate the bullet points to the Minister of Labour. If it is possible, give them two weeks ultimatum from now because nobody will accuse you of not being patient from 2021 till now.
“As the president of NLC, I don’t have sympathy for anybody for toying with the interest of workers. Show them the letter and shut the port and let the Ministry of Transportation and Labour do their work.
“If they fail to follow suit, we will support you. The people cannot be seen violating the law. Every illegal action requires an illegal response. What the law requires is to be notified but you have sent letters since 2021. There is a need for us to act now.
“We are standing behind you as a labor movement because if there is a union that stands with the NLC, it is MWUN.” he said.
