NLC threatens strike over FG’s failure to address issues affecting workers' rights and benefits.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to address several pressing issues affecting workers' rights and benefits. 

The NLC, in a communiqué signed by its National President, Joe Ajaero, after the Central Working Committee met on Wednesday, accused the government of diverting 40% of workers' contributions to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) as revenue, which it considers a flagrant violation of the statutes establishing the fund.

The NLC is also demanding that the Federal Government properly constitutes the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) in full compliance with the law and submits a full status report of the funds within the same period.

The union warned that failure to do the needful, will lead to industrial action, as it will no longer guarantee industrial peace in the sector.

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