As the nationwide strike called by organised labour continues, the upper legislative chamber on Wednesday called for an emergency meeting with the leadership of the organised labour
The strike which started on Tuesday is in its second day today and has grounded economic activities across the country.
Worried by the situation and the adverse effect on Nigerians, the senate urged organised labour to immediately halt the strike in the national interest. They also resolved that the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the leadership immediately summon a meeting between the NLC/TUC.
In the debate, Senator Adams Oshiomole expressed concern over the way the police managed the protest. Recalling his brutalisation by the police as an activist, he asked the Senate to condemn acts of brutality against the protesters.
He further appealed to the government to honour its obligation and ensure agreements reached are implemented and ensure that the 35 per cent is upheld.
The lawmaker also asked the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to fish out all the perpetrators particularly because no one should exert the right to mete out jungle Justice on anyone.
