A former federal lawmaker, Ben Murray Bruce, has slammed the Nigerian Labour Congres and the Trade Union Congress over indefinite strike, urging to put the national interest first
Ben Bruce made the criticism in a post via his X, formerly Twitter handle.
The NLC and TUC on Monday had written all their affiliates and directed all workers in the country to withdraw their services from Tuesday.
The labour unions are reacting to the brutalization of the NLC president, Joe Ajaero by personnel of the Nigeria Police in Imo State recently.
However, former Bayelsa Senator condemned the move, warning that it would harm the national interest.
He wrote, “A nationwide strike now because of an isolated incident in just one state that is already being addressed is not in Nigeria’s interest.
“It may further a personal interest, but it will harm the national interest. Power must not be used to settle scores.
“Instead, it must be used to promote the shores of our economic and democratic progress.
“I call on the Nigerian Labour Congress to be rational and put the national interest first and let peace reign.”
