The NLC has since last week embarked on a strike action in the state, saying that it was protesting against the state government’s anti-labour policies.
However, the elders urged the NLC to call off the ongoing industrial action by considering the plight of residents of the state.
A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary of the council, Kennedy Eweama, stated that it was ready to lead the duty for the NLC and the state government to resolve their differences.
The statement read, “After a careful appraisal of the impasse between the national leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and government of Imo State, over labour-related issues, and in consideration of the need to ensure that the prevalent industrial peace and harmony in the State is not disrupted, the leadership of the Imo State Council of Elders, hereby appeals to the leadership of the NLC to suspend its dispute with the state government.
“The Council, in appealing to the conscience of the NLC leadership, urges it to take into consideration the plight of the suffering masses who are bearing the excruciating brunt of the impasse.”
The council assured the NLC leadership that the suspension of the dispute would create a conducive atmosphere for meaningful dialogue with the government which would ultimately address their grievances.
“The council is optimistic that as a responsible, and responsive government, the Imo State Government on its part, would be open to any meaningful dialogue and resolution of the labour crisis in the state in the interest of the masses.”
It implored the NLC to embrace dialogue as there is no better alternative to industrial peace and harmony in the state.
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