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Labour Minister Reacts As NLC Insist On Continuing Strike

The minister Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, recently disclosed that Nigerians have started suffering from the ongoing nationwide strike of Organised Labour.

You do know that the organized labour embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday, June 3, after the union failed to reach an agreement with the federal government over minimum wage.

The strike action has crippled activities in various sectors, as schools, hospitals, banks and offices were closed.

During an interview on Monday, Nkeiruka asserted that the strike has negatively impacted the economy and the welfare of the citizens.

She lamented the strike’s effect on hospitals, stating that the National grid shutdown will continue to affect many medical procedures.

The Minister stressed that hospitals being inaccessible and doctors not being able to perform their duties might lead to the death of patients.

However, VOP News crew went to the streets of Lagos to feel the pulse of Residents on their thoughts on the ongoing strike

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