June 3, (THEWILL)- The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has urged Organised Labour to exercise caution over its nationwide strike and comply with legal procedures to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the country.
The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO, Assistant), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Monday, pointed out that ”in light of the Federal Government’s recent declaration that the planned strike is illegal and premature, the Nigeria Police Force views this action as a potential catalyst for increased tension and political instability.”
Consequently, the Police urged the organised labour to proceed with the ongoing deliberations at the Tripartite Committee and shelve the planned strike, saying the decision is essential to prevent untold hardships on members of the public and maintain order and stability in the country.
The statement read: “The Nigeria Police Force, while acknowledging the recent announcement by organised labour regarding the intention to embark on nationwide strike action and understanding the right of organised labour to engage in such actions to advocate for the interests of all workers, wishes to emphasise the importance of adherence to the existing laws governing such activities and calls for caution to prevent a breakdown of law and order within the country.
”In light of the Federal Government’s recent declaration that the planned strike is illegal and premature, the Nigeria Police Force views this action as a potential catalyst for increased tension and political instability.
”The NPF hereby urges organised labour to proceed with the ongoing deliberations at the Tripartite Committee, which is focused on determining a new minimum wage and shelving the planned strike as such a decision is essential to prevent untold hardships on members of the public and maintain order and stability within our country.
”The Nigeria Police Force assures the public that ample deployments have been made across the country to ensure that citizens can go about their lawful duties without hindrance. Therefore, all members of the public are encouraged to remain calm and continue with their lawful daily activities, while organised labour is urged to act responsibly and in accordance with the law, prioritising dialogue and legal avenues to resolving the existing grievances.
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