Sequel to the increase in pump price of petrol by about 70% to N145 per litre,the nation's Labour Congress threatened strike action in order to force the government to bring the price down.There were actions in few places within the states and Abuja,though this time the strike actions could not gather so much momentum owing to the Labor union itself having being divided.However the leader of APC visited the Union's headquarters to appeal on behalf of his party to call off the strike.He reiterated his assurance that the Present Nigeria President is an upright man and thus should be trusted with the recent policy of total removal of fuel subsidy which is the chief reason for the abrupt increase in the price of petrol.In his last remark during the visits,he states thus ; “I can swear that Buhari will not touch a penny for personal gain. He has that character and integrity to steer Nigeria.“Let us look at a new mechanism of doing things.“Let us work together for a government that we know is honest. My mission here is for peace, for us to return to the negotiating table.“Let us build Nigeria, let us make it the centre piece of Africa.“Let us call off this strike. I come to beg on behalf of my party.Ann NLC faction led by Wabba thanked the delegation for its visit.“Visiting us as demonstrated you are concerned about the working class,” he said.“We have taken note of your plea. And we will convey this plea to the various organs of the party.“I want to assure you that we are open to discussion.”Tinubu was accompanied by Rauf Aregbesola, governor of Osun state and Kabir Marafa, a senator from Zamfara central.
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