The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to approve wage awards for workers to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices, which it said had worsened the economic hardship facing Nigerians. The NLC also urged the government to sell sufficient crude oil in naira to local refineries and expand the country’s national storage capacity to strengthen energy security and prepare for emergencies. The demands were contained in a statement titled, “Save the Situation Now,” issued by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero. The labour centre expressed concern over the rising pump price of petrol across the country, saying the development had increased transportation costs and put further pressure on household incomes.
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