The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria called on Nigerians to be peaceful amid the chaos of the naira and fuel scarcity.

TUC also assured its members and the public that it would defend and protect their interests as the country grapples with the naira and fuel crisis.

TUC president Festus Osifo and secretary general Nuhu Toro gave the assurance in a statement on Thursday, while it empathised with Nigerians.

“We pledge to the Nigerian populace that their interests would be the irreducible minimum for us. We appeal to Nigerians to be peaceful, focused and resolute; they must refuse to be hoodwinked or allow themselves to be divided by lackeys of the state, agents of politicians and agent provocateurs who would employ divisive tactics,” the TUC officials stated.

They added, “Nigeria belongs to its people, not those holding political office who are mere caretakers.”

Both labour leaders said that the leadership of TUC would monitor the situation closely within the time frame of its ultimatum and give further directives should the situation not improve.”

The duo urged all affiliate unions and state councils, civil societies, traders, students, our allies, market men and women, and religious leaders to be on red alert.

“Nigeria belongs to the people, not the government or the birds of passage who hold power,” the TUC leaders further stated. “We should, therefore, be willing to make the needed sacrifices, if necessary, to salvage the country.” 

(NAN)