The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged Nigerians to reject any tax law that “was distorted or falsified”, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and fairness in the formulation of fiscal policies.

The labour body stressed that laws affecting workers must be carefully crafted to avoid serious errors or political manipulations that could harm the majority.

In a statement titled, “Our hope lies in collective action”, NLC President Joe Ajaero highlighted the need for workers to unite in protecting their interests, wages, pensions, and dignity.

He called for social and tax justice, insisting that all citizens must have access to quality healthcare, education, and security, while workers’ rights and rewards are respected.

The statement reads in part: “It is better to patiently craft a law that is broadly co-created and owned than rush into one filled with serious errors and outright political manipulations.

“We must insist on social justice where all citizens have access to dignity, good healthcare, and quality education; greater equity for workers where labour is justly rewarded and rights are respected; and a safe and secure nation where lives and properties are guaranteed and people can move about their businesses without fear or intimidation.”

Ajaero further emphasized that the power of workers lies in unity and collective action. He urged Nigerians to stand together to resist policies that inflict suffering and exploit the population, warning against divisions based on tribe, religion, or region.

He concluded by encouraging workers to begin mobilizing from their local communities to build a stronger, more organized movement capable of shaping the nation’s future.

“Our hope of a revival is not passive and it is not a mere wish. It is built on a concrete foundation: our collective power and the action that it can potentiate,” the statement added.