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By Our Correspondent<\/p>\n
Disturbed by the level of hardship currently faced Nigerians arising from Federal Government’s hard economic measures,the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has out rightly rejected the Federal Government\u2019s planned 5% tax on petroleum products, describing the decision as reckless.<\/p>\n
The Labour Union declared that the\u00a0 proposal was nothing but an act of economic wickedness against already overburdened Nigerians.<\/p>\n
TUC therefore warned government not to take further action on the issue but reverse the decision or risk strike action.<\/p>\n
The TUC’s statement on the rejection of the tax was signed\u00a0 by its President, Festus Osifo and its General Secretary, Nuhu Toro and made to\u00a0 the media on Monday reads in part: “Let it be clear: workers and citizens are still reeling from the pains of subsidy removal, skyrocketing fuel prices, food inflation, and a collapsing naira.<\/p>\n
“To now introduce another levy on petroleum products is to deliberately compound suffering, cripple businesses, and push millions of citizens deeper into poverty.
\nGovernment cannot continue to use Nigerians as sacrificial lambs for its economic experiments. Instead of offering relief, jobs, and solutions, it has chosen to further squeeze citizens dry. This is unacceptable!<\/p>\n
“The TUC hereby urge the Federal Government to immediately stop this anti-people\u2019s plan in its entirety. Failure to do so will leave us with no option but to mobilize Nigerian workers and the masses for a total nationwide resistance. Strike action is firmly on the table if government dares to ignore this warning and go ahead to implement this policy.<\/p>\n
“Accordingly, the TUC directs all its state councils, affiliates, and structures nationwide to remain vigilant, watchful and wait for further communication that may cumulate into a decisive action should government dare to further ignore the collective will of the people.<\/p>\n
“We also call on our allies, civil society organizations, professional bodies, student unions, market associations, faith leaders, and all patriotic Nigerians to stand in solidarity with us in this struggle. Together, we must resist policies that seek to further impoverish citizens and mortgage our future.<\/p>\n
“Enough is enough. Nigerians deserve economic justice, not endless punishment”.<\/p>\n
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