Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed all its affiliate unions to immediately commence mobilisation and preparations for industrial action against the Dangote Group.

The directive issued in an internal memo signed by NLC president, Joe Ajaero, on Monday accused the Dangote Refinery of violat Nigeria's labour laws, the constitution, and International Labour Organisation conventions by dismissing workers for joining the association.

It alleged that the Dangote Group facilities are 'plantations of exploitation' where workers' dignity is crushed to maximise profits.

The union said the time for 'pleading and endless, fruitless dialogue is over, adding that the moment for decisive, collective action is now.

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