The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said it would commence a nationwide strike on August 14, 2023, if the Federal Ministry of Justice fail to withdraw the lawsuit filed against organized labour.

The NLC made the decision during its National Executive Council meeting which was held in Abuja.

According to a statement signed by its national president, JOE AJAERO, the Ministry of Justice and National Industrial Court have continued to allow themselves to be used as agents of  “anti-democracy.”

The NLC warned it will go on a nationwide total strike any day labour leaders are summoned to Court by the government through the National Industrial Court.