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 stated this in a statement issued 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.
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