NLC Warns Against Forceful COVID-19 Vaccination

The Nigerian Labour Congress has cautioned the Federal Government of Nigeria against forcing workers to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

The President of the NLC, Mr. Ayuba Wabba gave the warning during a briefing on COVID-19 Vaccination Advisory for Federal Civil Servants in Abuja.

The NLC President noted that the Federal Government should employ the use of persuasion and conviction rather than force.

Adding that the COVID-19 has brought some biggest strains , stress and squeeze to work places.

It should be recalled that the Secretary to the Governments Boss Mustapha-led Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 on October 13, 2021, announced that Federal Government workers without proof of COVID-19 vaccination or result of test done within 72 hours will be denied access to their offices starting from December 1, 2021.