The organised labour in Ebonyi on Wednesday began a nationwide strike organised by the labour to protest the recent hike in pump price of petrol.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in Abakaliki, local, state and federal governments offices were locked while workers gathered in groups discussing the situation.

The gates of the state secretariat and the office of the Head of Service (HoS) at Amagu and Nnorum streets were locked while the staff loitered outside the secretariats gate.

Armed police men were also seen milling around the two complexes housing many government organisations to maintain law and order.

Similarly, the High Court complex was locked and cases slated for hearing were put off as members of the Judicial Service Union (JUSUN) joined in the strike.

Meanwhile, Mr Ikechukwu Nwafor, the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ebonyi chapter, in an interview with NAN, said that the strike was in compliance with the directive of the National Secretariat.

According to him, labour will not call off the strike until government meets its demand.

“Well the strike has just started and there is massive compliance by the Nigerian workers and the civil populace.

“Our position is that government must reverse the increment and engage the organised labour and other critical stakeholders in the petroleum sector in dialogue before any hike will be accepted,” Nwafor said.

Workers who spoke to NAN urged government to reverse the hike in electricity tariff and fuel pump price to alleviate the hardship to the people.

Source- http://thenationonlineng.net/ebonyi-workers-begin-strike/

Good Move. Like Father like Son. Even The president does not obey court order, How much more we ordinary citizens.

Let us join hand together with NLC and FG to move this country forward. Dont allow party or Tribe to deny you your right.


Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

good, buhari must obey.

supportrd

Nigerians we are our own problems suffring and smiling we can't stand for our right

Like play like play this strike thing don dey gather momentum.


I must salute that NLC president for his doggedness against all odds.
Bubu your gimmicks to frustrate this strike is failing gradually.