Massive strikes in Nigeria/crippling inflation drive workers to the streets
| The start of a new wave of widespread and crippling strikes by employees and trade unions in Nigeria is threatening to shut down key services in the country. |
report Mehr News Agency According to TART, the increase in inflation and the aggravation of economic woes in Nigeria, the new wave of strikes by employees and workers in this country. accompanied; Strikes that have exposed the critical service sector of this African country to widespread shutdown.
Bola Tinubu, the president of Nigeria, has implemented policies since taking office as the president of the most populous country in Africa. Among them, it is possible to mention the cutting of fuel subsidy and the single rate of different currencies of this country; A problem that has led to the decrease in the value of “Naira” against the dollar.
The price of fuel in Nigeria has more than doubled and the subsequent inflation has intensified. Inflation reached about 30% last month. This figure is the highest level in the last three decades. Protesters say that protests and strikes are the only way to get the government’s attention.
Labor unions say the government is failing to keep its promises, including a $20 monthly wage increase for all workers. It has failed for 6 months as well as paying around $15 for three months to millions of vulnerable households.
