The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged Nigerians to oppose what it described as a distorted and allegedly falsified tax law, stressing that fiscal policies must be founded on fairness, transparency, and inclusivity.
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The labour body warned that laws impacting workers should be carefully and responsibly drafted to prevent grave errors or political manipulation that could negatively affect the majority of citizens.
In a statement titled “Our Hope Lies in Collective Action,” NLC President, Joe Ajaero, underscored the need for workers to stand united in defending their interests, wages, pensions, and dignity.
He further called for social and tax justice, insisting that every citizen deserves access to quality healthcare, education, and security, while ensuring that workers’ rights are fully protected and justly rewarded.
He called for social and tax justice, insisting that all citizens must have access to quality healthcare, education, and security, while workers’ rights and rewards are respected.
“It is better to patiently craft a law that is broadly co-created and owned than rush into one filled with serious errors and outright political manipulations.
“We must insist on social justice where all citizens have access to dignity, good healthcare, and quality education; greater equity for workers where labour is justly rewarded and rights are respected; and a safe and secure nation where lives and properties are guaranteed and people can move about their businesses without fear or intimidation,” the statement read in part.
Ajaero further emphasized that the power of workers, NLC lies in unity and collective action. He urged Nigerians to stand together to resist policies that inflict suffering and exploit the population, warning against divisions based on tribe, religion, or region.
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