The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government, declaring that it will no longer remain silent as criminal groups continue to terrorise communities across the country. The Congress says it is prepared to announce a national day of mourning and mobilise nationwide protests over the worsening security situation.
NLC President, Joe Ajaero, speaking at the opening of the Congress’ National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Lagos, said Nigeria was “under siege,” citing the recent school kidnapping and the controversial withdrawal of security personnel before the attack.
Ajaero demanded a full investigation, insisting the withdrawal of operatives suggested possible internal compromise.
“We will not allow kidnappers and bandits to overrun this nation. Never again,” he said.
He added that details of the planned nationwide action would be made public soon, stressing that the lives of teachers, students and workers were now at severe risk.
“It is getting out of hand. We can’t continue like this,” he warned.
Ajaero also announced the withdrawal of Labour representatives from the Labour Party, accusing its leadership of pursuing personal interests instead of representing workers.
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, who addressed the NEC, described the current security situation as a national emergency. He cautioned against calls for foreign military intervention, saying such options threaten Nigeria’s sovereignty.
Falana condemned recent remarks attributed to former U.S. President Donald Trump, calling them unacceptable and urging President Bola Tinubu to defend Nigerians.
“We want the world to know that we are not a conquered people,” he said.
He urged labour unions, civil society organisations and citizens to be ready to resist any further deterioration in national security.
