Following the commencement of nationwide strike, the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, has vowed to shut down Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos and other airports nationwide.
Addressing journalists on Thursday in Lagos, NLC’s vice president, Amaechi Asugwuni, said the decision was in compliance with directives of the national leadership of the union.
“From here, we are going round Lagos to ensure that every institution is indeed shut down.
“Today if the airport (Murtala Mohammed International Airport) is opportune to open, I am very sure that they will not open tomorrow. Nobody flies in this country,” he said.
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On Wednesday, the Federal Government held a meeting with the national leadership of the NLC over the new minimum wage, but the meeting ended in a deadlock.
NLC president Ayuba Wabba therefore directed all its members and affiliate unions to commence the industrial action.
Mr Wabba had insisted that there was no going back on the nationwide strike, as the Federal Government had failed to meet their demands.
