The Federal Government has called on the Nigeria Labour Congress (TUC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to shelve their planned nationwide strike.
Both unions had yesterday called on workers across the country to down tools at midnight as their standoff with the Imo State government takes a national undertone.
But in a statement, Kamarudeen Ogundele, the Special Assistant Communication & Publicity to the AGF & Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi, reminded the unions about a court order barring them from going on strike.
The Government therefore called on the unions to respect the court order and adhere to the principle of the rule of law. They also urged workers to report for duties and not to entertain any fear as their safety is guaranteed and will be protected within the ambit of law.
Reports say Labour’s move followed an assault on the National President of the NLC Joe Ajaero in Imo State. The labour leader was reportedly in the state for a demonstration over “non-payment of salaries and pensions for 44 months and violation of other labour rights”.
But he was allegedly brutalised by those NLC claimed were police officers and thugs sent by the State Government.