NGThe Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), along with the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Plateau State, has threatened to protest against a proposed bill that would provide pension and retirement benefits for members of the state legislature. The groups argue that the legislation is self-serving and diverts attention from pressing issues affecting ordinary citizens. They plan to stage a demonstration outside the Plateau State House of Assembly on July 30, demanding the bill’s withdrawal. The NLC chairman, Eugene Manji, stated that the protest would continue until the bill is scrapped and urged Governor Caleb Mutfwang to intervene. The TUC representative, Kenneth Shammah, highlighted the state’s existing challenges with unpaid pensions for retirees, arguing that lawmakers should not receive lifetime benefits after a single term. The civil society group leader, Steve Aluko, criticized the bill as contrary to transparency and accountability principles and warned of further mobilization if the legislation proceeds. As of now, the House of Assembly has not officially responded.
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