The National Orientation Agency has appealed to the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress to consider suspending the nationwide strike which began yesterday.
In a statement yesterday, the Director General of the Agency, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu appealed to the labour unions to allow the process of investigation embarked upon by security agencies to be concluded following the reported assault on NLC president, Joe Ajearo, in Imo State. He said suspending the industrial action is in the best interest of the economic growth and development of the nation at the moment.
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The NOA Director-General, advising that there are alternatives to strike actions, encouraged the labour unions to explore other avenues for resolving their grievances with the Federal Government.
He also condemned the assault on the Labour leader, saying that no Nigerian should endure such treatment at the hands of fellow citizens. He noted that the Inspector General of Police has intervened by establishing a team to investigate the incident and apprehend the perpetrators.
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