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As the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) proposed strike scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2016 over the increase of petrol price to N145 draws ever closer, Nigerians are having a go at each other on Twitter as the 
hashtag #NoToNLCStrike trends.
Many are of the opinion that the strike action is not necessary as the subsidy regime needed to go at one point or the other. Others, however, are of the belief that the attendant discomfort of the new petrol price would be unbearable.
Read what Nigerians are saying below…
#NoToNLCStrike. Very unfortunate. A people have been so subdued by economic hardship + a new wave of intimidation they can barely resist.
— J.P. AGWADIKE (@JidePaschal) May 17, 2016
No need for a strike. Money will be lost. Fed Govt Nd NLC should just discuss the way forward #NoToNLCStrike
— BanillionStores (@bani_docsmile) May 17, 2016
I tweet for myself. It’s just my opinion on the strike! Who NLC Don epp? #NoToNLCStrike
— Teslim Sparks (@SparksQED) May 17, 2016
I just don’t think this strike will make any difference. I think we are just gonna waste a few days and we will pay for it. #NoToNLCStrike
— Teslim Sparks (@SparksQED) May 17, 2016
Ignore #NoToNLCStrike it’s a scam to divert your attention. We need accountability from this government all is not well.
— infobridge (@chudyc) May 17, 2016
APC says #NoToNLCStrike FG is trying to be smarter with Industrial law(court) policy. NLC should review civil law and act
— owoeye petit (@owoeyepetit) May 17, 2016
Is the strike holding or not? #NoToNLCStrike
— iam A Gracist (@spanishaboki) May 17, 2016
All d people wey eat free food in 2012 & shouted #NoToSubsidyRemoval. After eating jollof rice in 2016 shouting #NoToNLCStrike ⚡⚡ strike u
— Boma Boyle GCFR® (@bomaboyle) May 17, 2016
When GEJ removed subsidy, fuel was AVAILABLE for 141NGN… PMB did d same & it’s 145? Then u say #NoToNLCStrike ? like seriously? ??
— Cyril Simeon (@CySomeone) May 17, 2016
To think that some people in power are paying people to trend #NotoNLCstrike I’m scared for Nigeria
— sanmi (@coachsanmi) May 17, 2016
Students in my campus are already saying #NoToNLCStrike
— Mr capable (@Rowland_Garos) May 17, 2016
NLC make u people pack well oh we no want strike, when we need strike, we go tell u people #NoToNLCStrike
— I.G_OLUWA_MONEY (@MOREMOREMONEY1) May 17, 2016
The NLC strike wouldn’t hold water, so , I say #NoToNLCStrike
— Z I B A (@realKing_Ziba) May 17, 2016
I support the #NoToNLCStrike. because i want the cabals jettisoned forever. How can a few greedy lots be benefiting to our detriment?
— Idu Igbonba Jr. (@ChiefOgabo1) May 17, 2016
Everyone knows removal of subsidy is d economic future of Nig. But then y not build a solid foundation b4erecting a house #NoToNLCStrike
— Enita Akpojevwe (@Akenitta) May 17, 2016
Feels good to see the #NoToNLCStrike trending here. How can any sane person not support the removal of subsidy at a time like this?
— Idu Igbonba Jr. (@ChiefOgabo1) May 17, 2016
In as much as I don’t like the suffering the fuel price has broight. I’m not going to taint my family name with hypocrites #NoToNLCStrike
— Prince Charles (@Princeamihc) May 17, 2016
Over the years lndian, Chinese and Lebanese firms enslave Nigerians in Nigeria NLC have always been unlooking #NoToNLCStrike
— Obafunsho Ayodeji (@dejilam) May 17, 2016
Are we not on strike already… As much as I know…. @MBuhari govt is on strike since May 29..No light No food No Money.
#NoToNLCStrike— Govern not Excuse (@Johnjunior85) May 17, 2016
If the labour congress actually succumb to this oppression then i fear for their future #NotoNLCstrike
— Mr kolapo (@Itz_kolapo) May 17, 2016
Either you say YES OR NO…..that NLC strike will not happen. #NoToNLCStrike
— Miss Grace (@Eagles_Hub) May 17, 2016
NUPENG says #NoToNLCStrike
— Miss Grace (@Eagles_Hub) May 17, 2016
Totally agree with subsidy removal #NoToNLCStrike but #yestoNLCStrike if workers salary are not reviewed
— jon sno (@I_M_BASH) May 17, 2016
- Daniel Fayemi for encomium.ng
