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It states that cooperation between the two is in the best interest of the country's economy, which the strike may harm.
On Tuesday, the National Labor Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) announced that they would call for a strike to begin on October 3.
The declaration came after the government had been given a prior 21-day deadline to provide palliatives to lessen the consequences of the termination of fuel subsidies on Nigerians.
On behalf of the OPSN, Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, Director-General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), responded to Labour's statement.
He reaffirmed OPSN's earlier warning to prevent the impending interruption of socioeconomic activity and pointed out that the nation's present economic indicators do not support a strike.
"The OPSN has a very concerned, if not anxious, viewpoint.
The back-and-forth discussions between the government and Labour have been closely observed by us.
"It is clear that the numerous meetings have not produced fruitful outcomes, and the latter have decided to proceed with the strike in some manner.
"We are concerned that the catastrophic state of the economy and the disastrous and upsetting effects that a statewide strike will have on the nation at this time are not given due attention.
"Government and labor need to understand that this constant fighting is undermining our economy and the standard of living for the common Nigerian.
One is starting to question whether the welfare of more than 200 million Nigerians is taken into consideration in their talks,'' Ajayi-Kadir remarked.
In order to avoid the impending interruption to business operations that would accompany the protest and nationwide strike, the MAN director-general pleaded with the government to reengage labor.
He pleaded for due consideration to be given to the dire economic situation and any unanticipated social disruption that the strike might cause.
In light of the association's continuous involvement in last-ditch efforts to prevent the strike, he also cautioned manufacturers to exercise caution in their commercial dealings.
"Adequate precautions should be taken to safeguard enterprises' assets, and backup plans should be created to keep operations running.
"During the negotiations with labor, the government should act in good faith by maintaining its word and refrain from promising things they can't or won't keep.
"On the other hand, labor should evaluate its demands realistically in light of the current economic realities and opportunities.
It should go above and above to explain how its needs might be satisfied.
"We anticipate a moment when labor will broaden the scope of its demands to include suggestions for how the government might satisfy them.
According to Ajayi-Kadir, the proposals should include implementation plans and reasonable deadlines.