Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba has charged Nigerians not to let down their guard as the second wave of COVID-19 infections sweeps across the country.
His charge was contained in a yuletide message issues during the weekend.
Comrade Wabba in the statement admitted that COVID-19 led to great dislocation, despair and various other forms of socio-economic upheavals, but he urged Nigerians to look forward to a bright new year with hope, inspiration and comfort.
He noted that the temptation to throw caution to the winds will be rife this festive season, he however stressed the need not to be complacent.
“COVID-19 is real. The second wave of the deadly virus is palpable. We can mitigate against its impact if we observe all the necessary health protocols – wash our hands always with soap and running water, use hand sanitisers all the time, keep social distancing, wear mask when in public places, report any sign of COVID-19 to designated health authorities and submit to treatment once diagnosed.”
“While we encourage workers to adhere to health safety protocols as issued by relevant authorities coordinating the national effort against COVID-19, we call on government to balance the options of another lockdown with its capacity to live up to its responsibility of catering to the welfare of workers and citizens that such lockdown would rob of their means of livelihood. The public tumults linked to the last lockdown instruct that compassion, consultation and communication must lead.”
