The Nigerian citizens have taken to social media to implore the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) not to disrupt the national grid during any potential strike action. This plea comes in light of the previous week’s power outage that left many Nigerians without electricity for extended periods, causing widespread disruption and inconvenience. The concern expressed by the citizens is that a nationwide strike impacting the power sector could lead to further hardships and affect essential services like healthcare, transportation, and communication.
The NLC has been in a standoff with the Federal Government over the proposed minimum wage, rejecting offers of ₦62,000 or ₦100,000 as inadequate and describing them as “starvation wages.” The NLC has maintained its demand for a ₦250,000 minimum wage, which they believe is a fair concession given the economic realities faced by Nigerian workers.
As the one-week grace period given to the federal government expires, Nigerians are urging the NLC to consider the implications of disrupting the national grid during any strike action. Social media users have emphasized the importance of sparing the power grid to avoid further inconvenience and potential loss of support from the masses. The sentiment expressed by many is that while they support the NLC’s cause for better wages and working conditions, disrupting essential services like electricity could alienate public support.
In summary, Nigerians are appealing to the NLC not to shut down the national grid during any potential strike action due to concerns about widespread disruptions and impacts on essential services.
