The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to introduce immediate wage awards for workers as rising petrol prices continue to increase transportation costs and worsen economic hardship. The post NLC demands immediate wage awards as petrol prices rise appeared first on Nairametrics .
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to introduce immediate wage awards for workers in response to rising petrol prices, which continue to impact transportation costs and worsen economic hardship. NLC President Joe Ajaero made the demand in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, citing the effect of higher petrol prices on workers' purchasing power and quality of life.
The NLC president warned that rising transport fares could trigger further increases in food prices, school fees, rents, and tariffs.
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