Following a Federal High Court decision that forbids the Central Bank of Nigeria from distributing cash to Rivers State, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a severe warning that its members may withdraw their services. Labor leaders are deeply concerned about this decision and how it would affect the welfare of workers in the area.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
During an emergency meeting held in Port Harcourt, NLC Rivers State Chairman Alex Agwanwo addressed the media, vehemently condemning the court’s judgment.
Agwanwo criticized the ruling for its lack of consideration for the broader interests of the state’s populace, labeling it “anti-development.”
“The judgment lacks a human face and empathy,” Agwanwo stated.
He highlighted that the ruling does not take into account the dire consequences of cutting state allocations, which could plunge the region into economic hardship and disrupt governance.
Agwanwo emphasized that the absence of financial resources would severely impact governance and ongoing projects in Rivers State.
According to Vanguard, he expressed concern for not only state workers but also those employed in the private sector who rely on a stable economic environment to thrive.
“We will not sit idly by while our members suffer,” Agwanwo declared.
He urged the judiciary to reconsider its stance in future rulings, underscoring that every politician has family members dependent on the state for their livelihoods.
“If this ruling affects the welfare of our members, we will have no choice but to withdraw our services,” he warned, indicating that such a move would have significant repercussions for the state’s functioning.
The NLC’s strong position underscores the urgent need for dialogue and reconsideration of the ruling as the repercussions of the allocation crisis continue to unfold.
With workers’ livelihoods at stake, the organization is poised to act if the situation does not improve.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
