NLC issues police, Edo govt 14-day notice to quit secretariat

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued the Edo State Government and the Police Force a 14-day notice to quit its secretariat in Benin City.

In a statement signed by the NLC President and General Secretary, Joe Ajaero and Emmanuel Ugboaja respectively, the 14-day working days ultimatum would expire on January 8, 2025.

The NLC decided to take this step after its
National Executive Council (NEC) meeting In Owerri, Imo State on Thursday.

“The police are to vacate the Secretariat premises, return all confiscated properties to the Congress, and commit to refraining from further interference in trade union activities,” the statement read.

“The group also condemns the actions of the Police and Governor Monday Okpebholo, of Edo State in orchestrating an invasion of the NLC State Secretariat.

“The brazen act of impunity included the ransacking of properties and the unlawful removal of items, all in a bid to impose an illegitimate leadership on the workers.

“Failure to comply will compel the Congress to initiate unprecedented measures in defence of workers and trade union rights.”

The NLC said the NEC meeting that was held in Owerri was partly to launch its Southeast region’s Compressed Natural (CNG) Bus Services and also deliberate on critical issues impacting Nigerian workers and the general populace.