The Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade John Ushie has urge Cross Riverians to embark on a nation amidst courts conduct.
Speaking to our correspondent on phone this morning, Comrade Ushie said he’s on his way to Calabar to make sure the NLC and TUC strike holds. He said that members of the Congress and the general public will meet at the park station in Calabar where they’ll move around the streets and to the government offices for a peaceful demonstration.
When asked about the retraction of the TUC and NUPENG from the strike, Comrade Ushie told our correspondent that their ordeal is not for those that has been compromised but for the ordinary Nigerians who are suffering the effect.
“Comrade Ushie gave the reason for the strike being the increase in fuel price and the 40% electricity tariff. And that the government should reverse the prices in both section. He also urge the government to provide e-metres to customers to know exactly the amount of electricity their are consuming and paying for.
“Asking about the minimum wage increase, Comrade Ushie said it’s not part of the strike and that, that’ll come later on when the one at hand is being solve.
Comrade Ushie last word was that Nigerians should take their destinies on their hands and fight for their rights.