The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has responded to a recent fuel price hike by calling for a cost-of-living allowance, wage awards for workers, and tax relief measures. The price increase, driven by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, has exacerbated the already challenging economic conditions for Nigerian workers and citizens. In a statement, NLC President Joe Ajaero emphasized the urgency of these measures to help cushion the impact of rising fuel prices on the population.

In addition to tax relief, the NLC has urged the federal government to take swift action to revitalize Nigeria's refineries, aiming to reduce reliance on imported fuel and stabilize prices domestically. The statement also criticizes the government's management of the situation, asserting that it is inadequate to attribute the crisis solely to external factors such as the Middle East conflict without offering tangible solutions. The NLC insists that the government's role includes taking decisive actions to alleviate the suffering of its citizens rather than passively observing the situation.

The demands from the NLC come shortly after similar calls from the Nigeria Press Organisation seeking intervention from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This collective pressure from labor organizations highlights the urgent need for government response to protect Nigerian citizens from the economic fallout of global crises and ensure that the welfare of its workforce is prioritized in policy decisions.