The upcoming statewide strike will have an impact on the entire nation, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the populace.

The union encouraged Nigerians to prepare for the industrial action and to stockpile food supplies in a statement following the unsuccessful meeting with the federal government.

Chris Onyeka, the NLC Assistant General Secretary, told Punch that although the planned demonstration might not happen, the power supply may not be interrupted.

“Nigerians ought to be ready. What we are saying is that. In order to avoid being stuck, being prepared involves having food stored in your home and moving around sparingly during this time.

It is going to be a nationwide mass protest and we are sure that it will affect every corner of the country.

We are seriously mobilising across the nation. We are currently at work at the secretariat alongside the CSOs.

“We may not shut down the power supply system, but as the protest goes on, we may shut down other places depending on the response of the government.

“The (Friday) meeting didn’t hold at all. The government side was not prepared. The representatives were not available.

“They didn’t show any seriousness towards what they were doing. One of the things we do is hold dialogues.

“We don’t run away from the table anytime they call us. We are having another meeting with them on Monday”, he said.