Lagos governor Akinwunmi Ambode has read out the riot act to labour in the nation’s commercial capital.
The Ayuba Wabba faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) will hit the streets of Nigeria today (Wednesday) and ask workers to stay at home until the pump price of petrol is reversed from N145 to N86; even though a national industrial court has ruled that course of action illegal.
But one city where civil disobedience won’t be tolerated, is Lagos–one of Nigeria’s most populous cities, Ambode has warned.
“We have a duty to uphold the Rule of Law to ensure Lagosians go about their normal businesses in any part of the State without fear or molestation”, Ambode said on Tuesday.
“Threats from certain quarters to disturb public peace by forcing workers to stay at home against their wish and the law will not be tolerated. We are aware of the ruling of the National Industrial Court today in Abuja barring the NLC from proceeding with the planned strike action.
“Therefore it is unlawful for any person or group to either disrupt free movement of people and vehicles or prevent normal business activities. We assure Lagosians that adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of lives and property”.
And, wait for this;
“The Commissioner of Police and other heads of security agencies have been directed to maintain law and order in accordance with the Rule of Law.I wish to reiterate our commitment to the protection of lives and property and the welfare of the people.
“I call on all citizens to go about their normal businesses and report any threat or act of intimidation to the appropriate authorities.
“I also appeal to parents to warn their children and wards, particularly the vulnerable ones, not to allow themselves to be used or manipulated”, the governor added.
There you have it.
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