By Ibrahim Danladi

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a warning that they may boycott the scheduled meeting with the Federal Government on Monday if the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, is present.

This meeting is intended to allow labour organizations to collaborate with the federal government in assessing the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding they previously signed regarding subsidy removal palliatives.

In anticipation of this meeting, organised labour has voiced concerns about the severe consequences of the forex crisis on the economy and is pressing for immediate measures to stabilize the nation’s currency.

NLC President Joe Ajaero released a statement on Sunday, placing blame on government officials for the alarming depreciation of the national currency. In his statement titled “Urgent Action to Stabilize the Naira Amidst Alarming Depreciation,” Ajaero stressed that the effects of a weakened currency would be deeply felt by workers and the general population.

Ajaero also indicated their intention not to participate in any meeting with the Federal Government if the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, is in attendance. This stance appears to stem from previous disputes and a lack of confidence in the minister’s involvement in labor-related discussions.