Nigeria's Lawless Unions: Onovughe Igwe’s Candid Take

Nigeria and the Burden of Lawless Unions: Onovughe Igwe’s Candid Opinion Written by Onovughe Igwe If you say Nigeria is a lawless country, I totally agree. It is only in Nigeria where entire sectors are shut down because unions disagree with private companies or state governments. The ordinary man on the street pays the ultimate price, while the economy suffers with each round of strikes. According to Onovughe Igwe, lawlessness is entrenched in the way unions wield unchecked power, often beyond their mandate. From the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to ASUU, PENGASSAN, and even state-level associations, strikes have become the go-to weapon, regardless of the economic impact. Unions vs. National Interest “It’s only in a lawless country where all petrol tankers would be told to stop working because of a dispute with a private oil company. They don’t care about the ordinary man on the street, and they don’t care about the economic impact,” Igwe lamented. He notes how...