Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District and former governor of Abia State, has appealed to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to delay their planned nationwide strike, which was scheduled to commence on October 3, 2023, for the sake of the country’s well-being.
In a message posted on his verified Facebook account, Senator Kalu emphasized that actions harming the economy would not be in the best interest of Nigeria. He called upon state governors to promptly distribute palliatives to all citizens as a means to alleviate the hardships faced by the people.
Senator Kalu’s message conveyed: “I still plead with the Nigeria Labour Congress to reconsider their decision on embarking on a nationwide strike. Anything less than activities to promote the economy would hurt the nation more than ever. I also appeal to the state governors not to distribute the palliatives made available by the Federal Government based on party membership but to extend assistance to every resident in the state.”
In his message, Senator Kalu demonstrated his concern for the well-being of the nation and emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to mitigate economic challenges and provide support to all citizens during these trying times.