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The Digest:

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stern warning of impending nationwide mass action, citing escalating insecurity, deepening poverty, and a severe cost-of-living crisis. Declaring that Nigerian workers will no longer tolerate the nation's economic and democratic decline, the NLC's strong stance underscores the mounting frustration within the populace, reflecting a society "Rooted in the Storm" of profound challenges.

Key Points:
  • NLC threatens nationwide mass action due to rising insecurity and poverty.
  • The union warns against the crumbling economy and democracy.
  • Over 700,000 lives reportedly lost to insecurity in one year.
  • NLC demands immediate practical action against insecurity, not just "talk shows."
  • They accuse the FG of diverting Osun State local government funds.
  • NLC vows to resist attempts to remove labour issues from the Exclusive List.
  • The congress called for genuine fiscal federalism and electoral reforms.
The NLC's ultimatum highlights a critical breaking point for Nigerian workers grappling with dire economic conditions and pervasive insecurity. This decisive move aims to compel government accountability and immediate intervention, reminding all that the well-being of its citizens remains "Rooted in the Storm" of governance responsibility.

Sources: Vanguard News, Daily Post