The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has cancelled centralised May Day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states, citing the imposition of emergency rule in Rivers and alleged political interference in the affairs of its Edo State council.
The national leadership of the NLC has directed all affiliated industrial unions in Rivers State to organise and limit Workers’ Day celebrations to the state NLC secretariat.
Similarly, unions in Edo State are to commemorate the day independently at their respective union secretariats.
The directive which was issued in separate letters to the NLC chairmen in both states, were signed by the Deputy General Secretary of the NLC, Comrade Ismail Bello.
The NLC opposes the emergency rule in Rivers State, which involved appointing a sole administrator, and called for the reinstatement of the elected government.
In Edo State, the NLC is at chances with the current administration over alleged interference and the creation of factions within the state council.
