The Nigeria Labour Congress has begun a nationwide protest as members pour out into the street to show their grievance.


NLC protesting

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced Monday it was starting a nationwide protest over the leadership tussle at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) board, Premium Times reports.

The union and the labour ministry have backed different people for the chairmanship of the board of NSITF.



On Sunday, the Presidency said the decisions of the minister of labour and productivity, Chris Ngige, on the matter had the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari. It said the board will be inaurgurated on Monday.



It also redeployed the labour campaigner, Frank Kokori, to the labour institute in Kwara State. Mr Kokori was earlier appointed by the president to head the board at NSITF, but the minister has opposed his nomination while the NLC suport him.

Last week, journalists and members of the NLC were attacked by thugs suspected to have been sent by Mr Ngige, during a protest at the minister’s residence in Asokoro, Abuja.



The nationwide protest, which began 9 am on Monday, started from the Labour house.

It had members of affiliated unions in attendance.

The union is protesting over the minister’s unwillingness to inaugurate of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) board.



Speaking at the protest, the national president of NLC, Ayuba Wabba, said the union are protesting the attack on Nigerian workers during a protest to his house.

“Members of International Labour Congress in Geneva will be protesting against Ngige on June 18,” he said.

According to him, Nigerian workers have the rights to protest and picket.

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The union and the labour ministry have backed different people for the chairmanship of the board of NSITF.

Paid protesters hired by folks who want a seat on the Social Insurance Trust Fund board?

We don hear. Next!

netpro:


Paid protesters hired by folks who want a seat on the Social Insurance Trust Fund board?

We don hear. Next!

Bro, Ngige fumbled on the issue.
First and foremost, the bulk of this fund comes from contributions of workers.. It is imperative they have some control over it.
Two, Ngige is too childish and disrespectful.
FGN,the way he treated Kokori on the matter leaves a lot to be desired.
The democracy Ngige is enjoying today, it was the likes of Kokori that fought for it.
At least, as a mark of honour and respect, what does it cost him to let the man head the board not even when his name had earlier been submitted.
He is just out of his sense.

OAUTemitayo:

Bro, Ngige fumbled on the issue.
First and foremost, the bulk of this fund comes from contributions of workers.. It is imperative they have some control over it.
Two, Ngige is too childish and disrespectful.
FGN,the way he treated Kokori on the matter leaves a lot to be desired.
The democracy Ngige is enjoying today, it was the likes of Kokori that fought for it.
At least, as a mark of honour and respect, what does it cost him to let the man head the board not even when his name had earlier been submitted.
He is just out of his sense.

NLC should be represented, that has been agreed upon. The borne of contention is who heads it - someone appointed by the Government or by the Union.

Kokori can run for office if he wants, but workers funds can't be used for compensation.

netpro:


NLC should be represented, that has been agreed upon. The borne of contention is who heads it - someone appointed by the Government or by the Union.

Kokori can run for office if he wants, but workers funds can't be used for compensation.

Considering the fact that these workers contribute this money, I will prefer they select a chairman while the government choose their vice.
This is their money for goodness sake