Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Kayode Matins, has described the federal government’s attitude as callous, saying the cost of living in Nigeria has become unbearable.
Martins, who spoke with journalists in Ibadan, Oyo State bemoaned the decision of the federal government to focus on irrelevant issues such as reverting to the old national anthem while neglecting pressing economic issues that directly impact workers.
He noted that the government was clearly out of touch with the needs of its people and unwilling to listen to their concerns, driving the workers to take drastic action to make their voices heard.
He said, “The government’s attitude towards our plight is insensitive and uncaring. All they care about is reverting to the old national anthem when more important issues affecting the lives of Nigerians, especially workers, are begging for their attention. They are insensitive to the plight of workers.”
Matins lamented the worsening economic conditions faced by the masses, saying, “The cost of living is unbearable.
“Prices of goods and services keep rising every day with no end in sight, while the government turns a blind eye. The people are suffering, and we can no longer sit idly by while they ignore our plight,” he said.
He said the labour force will not back down in its struggle for justice, adding that the needs and interests of the Nigerian people must be given the attention they deserve.
“We are prepared to stay the course, no matter how long it takes, to ensure that their voices are heard and their concerns addressed.
“Government must realise that they cannot ignore the plight of the masses forever. The time for change is now, and we will not rest until that change is achieved”, he said.