The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called on Nigerians to reject what it called distorted or falsified tax law, stressing the importance of inclusivity and fairness in the formulation of fiscal policies.
The NLC emphasised that laws affecting workers must be carefully crafted to avoid serious errors or political manipulations that could harm the majority.
The President of the Labour union, Joe Ajaero, in a statement titled, “Our hope lies in collective action”, highlighted the need for workers to unite in protecting their interests, wages, pensions, and dignity.
He called for social and tax justice, insisting that all citizens must have access to quality healthcare, education, and security, while workers’ rights and rewards are respected.
“It is better to patiently craft a law that is broadly co-created and owned than rush into one filled with serious errors and outright political manipulations.
“We must insist on social justice where all citizens have access to dignity, good healthcare, and quality education; greater equity for workers where labour is justly rewarded and rights are respected; and a safe and secure nation where lives and properties are guaranteed and people can move about their businesses without fear or intimidation,” the statement read in part.
Ajaero further emphasized that the power of workers lies in unity and collective action. He urged Nigerians to stand together to resist policies that inflict suffering and exploit the population, warning against divisions based on tribe, religion, or region.
