The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the Federal Government’s planned 5% tax on petroleum products.
A statement issued by President of TUC, Comrade Fustus Osifo says failure by the Federal Government to stop the plan would lead to industrial action nationwide.
The Union directed all its state councils, affiliates nationwide to get ready for strike, if the government ignore the collective will of the people.
The Union noted that the policy would compound the suffering of Nigerians, cripple businesses and push many people into poverty.
“Workers and citizens are still reeling from the pains of subsidy removal, skyrocketing fuel prices, food inflation, and a collapsing naira “. Osifo stated.
The Union gave the Federal Government 14days to stop the move to implement the 5% petroleum product tax.
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