“This will create job opportunities and be sources of revenue earnings,” he said.
MDCAN asked the government at all levels to improve their budgetary allocations to the sector to meet with the Abuja declaration.
He urged the governor not to be distracted by people he referred to as enemies of progress.
The strike, which began on Tuesday, disrupted commercial activities across cities in the country, with schools closed as teachers downed tools.
The directive is to protest the recent brutalisation of the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero.
He said the emergency intervention would go a long way in cushioning the harsh effect of the high cost of importation.
“Trade unions continue to face severe threats from the state via the brutal and suppressive power of the police and government.”
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has urged the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) not to meddle in its internal crises.
“In the event that the government fails to provide the appropriate responses to our demands, we encourage you to maintain your steadfast resolve.”
The NNPP is mired in several controversies.
