• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Private Sector Urges Federal Govt To Avert Planned Labour Strike

by Andrew Ojiezel
2 years ago
in Business
labour strike
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The leadership of the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) has called on Federal Government to try all efforts to prevent the planned nationwide strike by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

Advertisement

Speaking on behalf of the five business groups, which are under the umbrella of OPS: Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN); Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA); Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA); The Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME) and Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI), the director general of NECA, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, noted that, any strike at this period in time will bring more harm to the already battered economy.

Noting that the nation’s economy has already been de-marketed, Oyerinde stated that: “government and labour need to understand that our economy is being de-marketed and the livelihood of the average Nigerian is being diminished by this incessant bickering. One is beginning to wonder if the wellbeing of more than 200 million Nigerians is being factored into their negotiations.”

According to Oyerinde, “While recognising the right of the Labour Union to pursue the welfare of its members, we continue to implore the Government to employ it’s best endeavours to reengage the leadership of the Unions and find an amicable ground to avert the imminent disruption in business activities that will attend the protest and nationwide strike. 

“We opine that adequate consideration should be given to the dire state of the economy and the possible unintended consequences of social unrest that may result from the protests.”

RELATED

Sujimoto Pays ₦273m Salary Arrears, Eyes Construction Of Tallest Tower In Banana Island

Sujimoto Pays ₦273m Salary Arrears, Eyes Construction Of Tallest Tower In Banana Island

4 hours ago
Nigeria’s Internet Subscribers Reach 148m, Highest In 14 Months

Despite 50% Tariff Hike, Internet Usage Hits 1m TB In May

15 hours ago

Moreover, Oyerinde, while appreciating “the deep concern of our members about the imminent strike, we urge the management to be circumspective in their business operations, as we continue to intervene in last minute attempts to avert the strike. Adequate measures should be taken to protect company assets and contingency plans be made to keep business afloat.”

Furthermore, he called on both parties and OPS to begin to have a conversation around how the labour unions and the government can resolve their issues without jeopardizing the livelihood of the average Nigerian and truncating its business projection and activities. “There should be some innovation around how the conversation between the government and labour will not always end up in holding the economy hostage. 

“The unintended consequence on the fortune of the average business and people of Nigeria is unwarranted and becoming too high. Government should demonstrate good faith in keeping to its promises during the negotiations and abstain from making promises they cannot or do not intend to keep. 

“On the other hand, labour should do a realistic assessment of its demands, within the context of prevailing economic realities, while going the extra mile to indicate how its demands could be met. I look forward to a time that labour would extend the scope of its demands to include recommendations on how government can meet those demands, with implementation strategies and realistic timelines. Governance is a collective effort and all the segments of the society should realistically hold government accountable and demand improved wellbeing of the people,” he pointed out.

 


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars from the comfort of their homes with Ultra-Premium domains, acquire them for as low as $1700 and profit as much as $25,000. Click here to learn how you can earn US Dollars consistently.


Tags: NLC
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Unilever Nigeria Employees, Partners Commemorate World Clean-Up Day 2023

Next Post

BREAKING: Supreme Court Complex On Fire

Andrew Ojiezel

Andrew Ojiezel

You May Like

Sujimoto Pays ₦273m Salary Arrears, Eyes Construction Of Tallest Tower In Banana Island
Business

Sujimoto Pays ₦273m Salary Arrears, Eyes Construction Of Tallest Tower In Banana Island

2025/07/05
Nigeria’s Internet Subscribers Reach 148m, Highest In 14 Months
Business

Despite 50% Tariff Hike, Internet Usage Hits 1m TB In May

2025/07/05
Equities To Sustain Positive Sentiment Amidst Audited Earnings Expectations
Business

Interim Dividend: Stocks Gain N377bn In 1 Week

2025/07/05
Nigeria Is Top Investment Pick, Says Asia Fund Veteran
Business

Nigeria Is Top Investment Pick, Says Asia Fund Veteran

2025/07/05
Galaxy Backbone, REA Partner To Power Rural Areas
Business

Galaxy Backbone, REA Partner To Power Rural Areas

2025/07/05
Segilola Resources Unveils Livelihood Programme For Osun Communities
Business

Segilola Resources Unveils Livelihood Programme For Osun Communities

2025/07/05
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Nigerian Gov’t Grants Visa Overstayers Amnesty To Regularise Status

Revocation: Kaduna Govt To Refund Buyers Of Queen Amina, Alhuda-huda College Houses 

40 Ghanaian Victims Rescued As Police Bust Human Trafficking Syndicate In Ondo

NASS To Transmit Constitution Review Report To State Assemblies Before December

Jigawa Local Gov’t Chairman Dies At 61

Club World Cup: 9-man PSG Defeat Bayern To Reach Semi-final

Sujimoto Pays ₦273m Salary Arrears, Eyes Construction Of Tallest Tower In Banana Island

Liverpool Stars Honour Diogo Jota, André Silva At Funeral In Portugal

Chelsea Complete £48.5m Signing Of Gittens From Dortmund

Forget 2027, Presidency Tells Coalition’s ADC

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.