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Nigeria commits to implementing agreement with labour

Abuja, Feb. 22, 2024: The Federal Government has given the assurance of its commitment to the implementation of the agreements it entered with the organised labour on the general welfare of workers and other issues.

The government’s position is contained in a  statement issued by Mr Segun Imohiosen Director Information, office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on Tuesday in Abuja.

Imohiosen said the federal government reviewed the commitments made with the organised labour at a meeting attended by  the Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha and other dignitaries.

He disclosed that  substantial progress had been made in the agreements including payment of four months from six months wage award promised to the organised labour

“From the payment of wage award of N35,000 for six months, government had so far paid for four months up to  Dec. 31 2023.

“The  remaining two months of January and February, 2024 is being processed,” he said

The Director said the federal government had also inaugurated a 37-member Minimum Wage Committee to review and come up with an acceptable and sustainable minimum wage for the Nigerian workers.

“The Committee has so far held two meetings and discussions are ongoing,” he said.

On the provision of CNG Buses and conversion kits, he said government had so far made substantial financial commitments.

According to him, the buses would be rolled out in no distance time to alleviate the transportation challenges being faced by Nigerians.

He said government had implemented the suspension of collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Diesel for six months beginning from Oct. 2023.

On the leadership crises rocking NURTW and RTEAN, Imohiosen said government waded into the matter and the issue had been amicably resolved.

” The Lagos state government was mandated to address the matter and as we speak, the executive body of the union has been inaugurated and all contending issues  resolved.

“With respect to the outstanding salaries and wages of tertiary education workers in federal owned educational institutions, government has paid the four months outstanding salaries to ASUU in full.

“Action is ongoing with respect to other Unions as well.m,” he said

Imohiosen said over three million households, including vulnerable pensioners had benefitted from the N25,000 monthly conditional cash transfer.

He said over N68.3 billion had been disbursed before the temporary suspension of the programme.

“With respect to the issue of subsidised distribution of fertilizers to farmers across the country, government has made tremendous progress in this regard to ensure effective distribution to boast agricultural production.

“Government has constantly engaged various state governments and the private sector on the issue of the implementation of wage award for their workers.

To ascertain the level of rehabilitation of the refineries in the country,  Imohiosen said a joint visitation by government and organised labour was successfully was carried, Feb 21.

He disclosed that from the visitation, the Port-Harcourt Refinery is 80 per cent completed while production of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) would commence before the end of the year.

Labour mobilises for strike over minimum wage

Nigeria pledges to implement agreements with labour

Abuja, Feb.  10, 2024: The Federal Government of Nigeria has given the assurance of its commitment to expedite full implementation of the 16-point agreement reached with organised labour.

Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State for Labour and Employment gave the assurance  at  a news conference on Friday in Abuja.

It would be recalled that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), issued a 14- day ultimatum to the federal government to implement all the agreement reached on Oct.2, 2023.

Reacting to the ultimatum, Onyejeocha said the federal government acknowledged the challenges faced by Nigerians and had demonstrated sincerity in its ongoing negotiations with the trade unions

“We wish to reassure Nigerians that this government is fully committed to honouring its obligations to workers and the less privileged in Nigeria.

“We will ensure the complete implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) we entered into with Organised Labour.

“Our word is our bond. I can confidently say that President Bola Tinubu’s administration stands firmly with the people.

“The President is tirelessly working to ensure that everything is done to address the needs and concerns of the nation,”she said.

The minister also assured government’s  commitment to maintaining open and constructive communication with labour,

She said such communication would  foster positive labour relations and guarantee a supportive working environment for all workers.

The Minister, however noted: “You will agree with me that negotiations are often a gradual process, with resolutions unfolding in stages.

“For example, the N35,000 wage award agreed upon between the government and organised labour is currently being implemented.

“However, we have received complaints regarding non-implementation in some public sector organisations as well as the private sector.

“The ministry is actively addressing these issues to ensure compliance across all sectors”.

The Minister recalled that the  37-member tripartite committee on national minimum wage had been inaugurated to recommend a new national minimum wage for Nigerian workers.

She said the government promptly effected the statutory obligation in order to mitigate the hardship the citizens are facing.

“Amidst these developments, the government is actively implementing its plan to go green with the implementation of the Presidential CNG Initiative.

“It is designed to alleviate the challenges arising from subsidy removal and for the country to gradually transit to cheaper, safer and more reliable gas produced domestically for transportation,”she said.

Onyejeocha added that in line with government ongoing commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerians, provisions have also been made for an initial 55,000 CNG conversion kits.

She  said the take-off for the state-of-the-art CNG conversion centres nationwide was also ongoing with the aim to deliver one million converted bi-fuel CNG/PMS vehicles.

To further ease transportation, the minister said the government,l through the Ministry of Finance will procure about 11,500 CNG vehicles including buses and tricycles in the next few months.

NLC-and-TUC

Labour issues 14 days ultimatum to Nigeria to implement agreement

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Abuja, Feb. 9, 2024: The Organised Labour has issued the Federal Government of Nigeria a 14- day ultimatum, to commence on Feb. 9 over non- implementation of the 16-point agreement reached..

Mr Joe Ajaero, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Mr Festus Osifo, President, Trade Union Congress(TUC) gave the ultimatum in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja.

The statement was tithed,“ Non-implementation of agreement by federal government deepens mass suffering and a show of bad faith.’’

It would be recall that organised labour and the federal government had reached a 16 point agreement  on Oct. 2, 2023, to addressing massive suffering over the removal of fuel subsidy, among others.

According to statement, Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria express profound concern over the non-implementation of the 16-point agreement reached with the Federal Government on October 2, 2023.

“In spite of the passage of time, the majority of these crucial agreements remain unmet or negligibly addressed, indicating a blatant disregard for the principles of good faith, welfare and rights of Nigerian workers and Nigerians.

“The government’s failure to uphold its end of the bargain is deeply regrettable and unacceptable to the Working people and the citizenry.

“Constrained by this development and recognising the urgency of the situation and the imperative of ensuring the protection and defense of the rights and dignity of Nigerian workers and citizens.

“The NLC and TUC hereby issue a stern ultimatum to the federal government, to honour their part of the understanding within 14 days from tomorrow, the 9th day of February, 2024,’’it said.

It noted that these agreements which were reached with the federal government were focused on addressing the massive suffering.

It said it was also focused on addressing the general harsh socioeconomic consequences of the ill-conceived and ill-executed International Momentary Fund(IMF)/World Bank induced hike in the price of fuel and the Devaluation of the Naira.

According to the statement, these dual policies have had as we predicted dire economic consequences for the masses and workers of Nigeria.

“Widespread Hunger is now ravishing millions of Nigerians, with the Workers purchasing power significantly eroded, while insecurity has assumed an increasing dimension.

“Nigerians are left wondering where their next meals will come from and what tomorrow might bring.

“The level of panic and anxiety amongst the populace has become nightmarish unfortunately, in the midst of all these, it appears our government is bereft of appropriate measures to ameliorate the huge burden it has foisted on the citizenry.

“We wish to state that these agreements, which encompass a wide range of issues crucial to the well-being of Nigerian masses and workers, have not been honoured as pledged by the federal government,’ ’it said.

It added that this were from the wage awards, palliative adjustments to improved access to public utilities; to the meddlesomeness in the internal affairs of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

It noted that others were the interference by the Lagos State Government in union activities, the case of illegal and unlawful proscription of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria RTEAN.

It therefore, said that, it is regrettable that we are compelled to resort to such measures, but the persistent neglect of the welfare of citizens and Nigerian workers and the massive hardship leaves us with no choice.

“Therefore, everything must be done within the two weeks to avoid a situation where we may be compelled to take appropriate steps to protect Nigerian workers and masses.

“We call upon the Federal Government to honor its commitments without delay. The time for empty promises and excuses has passed.

“The time for action is now. Our patience has worn thin and the situation has become unbearable for workers and masses all over the federation.

“ Further silence amounts to committing mass suicide and this remains the only feasible course of action left for us and Nigerians to -compel remedial action by government, ‘’it said.

It added that, we are committed to the resolve towards salvaging Nigerian workers and masses from the apparent insensitivity and lethargy of those in the corridors of power who are supposed to be the bastion of public trust.

Labour mobilises for strike over minimum wage

Labour to smile soon – Minister

Abuja, Jan. 18, 2024: The Federal Government has pledged to fulfill its agreements with organised labour.

Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, made this known during a courtesy visit to the office of the Trade Union Congress(TUC), on Wednesday in Abuja.

Onyejeocha said the visit to some of the major trade unions was to maintain open communication, foster labour relations aimed at preventing future strikes and ensure friendly working environment for workers.

She said that government appreciates the plight of the trade unions and was ready to partner but the channels of communication must be kept open.

“I am here specifically to reassure you that we have not forgotten about the agreements between the government and trade unions.

“Government is working round the clock to ensure that agreements with trade unions are fulfilled.

“Thank God that you have confirmed that the federal government has started paying the N35, 000 wage award.

“I can assure you that the payment is on course and the outstanding will be paid within a short period of time,”she said.

She also said that President Bola Tinubu was focusing on making sure that the issue of a new national minimum wage was addressed.

Onyejeocha added that the fedeal government would ensure that the committee starts work.

”I do not want to wait for any stakeholder to start agitating, that is why I came to remind you that we are working to make sure they are fulfilled.

“If there is any that we can not fulfill now, including the past ones, we will continue our engagements on them,”the minister said.

Onyejeocha assured the TUC leadership of government’s continued readiness to listen to them, as well as partner with them for the greater good of the people.

She also commended them for having faith in the government.

Earlier, Mr Festus Osifo, the TUC President  commended the minister for her timely and thoughtful visit.

Osifo said the minister visit would go a long way to building trust and mutual understanding between the government and the union.

He commended the government for some of the major steps taken so far, specifically for fulfilling up to 80 per cent of the agreement with the management of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN).

The TUC president however, urged the government to fulfill the remaining 20 per cent of that agreement.

“We are not a union that wait for government to fail in order to hold it to ransom. That is why we keep engaging,” Osifo said.

In a related develioment, during  a meeting with the leadership of Congress of University Academics (CONUA), Onyejeocha assured them of government willingness to work with unions.

The minister said that the government was ready to address their concerns satisfactorily.

Also, Mr Niyi Sunmonu, the CONUA Chairman explained some of the challenges of the unuon.

Sunmonu therefore urged the government to expidite action the implementation.

He assured the government of a strike-free future with continued government understanding and commitment.

NLC-and-TUC

Labour defies court, begins nationwide strike over Ajaero Attack

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Abuja, Nov. 14, 2023: Oganised labour says it will commence a nationwide indefinite strike from midnight of Nov. 14, despite a court order restraining it from such action despite the order of the National Industrial Court which suspended the action.

This is in protest against the “physical attack and brutalisation” of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Joe Ajaero.

Mr Festus Osifo, President of Trade Union Congress (TUC), gave this indication at a joint news conference with the NLC on Monday in Abuja.

It would be recalled that the NLC had declared a protest in Imo, led by Ajaero on Nov. 1, over alleged anti-workers’ policies and non-payment of 20-month salary arrears by the state government.

Ajaero was attacked and brutalised in the state even though the police have refuted the claim.

The National Industrial Court had restrained organised labour from embarking on the planned nationwide strike.

According to Osifo, the two Labour unions have resolved to stand firmly by the decision of their joint National Executive Councils (NECs) that was held last week Tuesday.

He said “effective from midnight on 14 November, we shall declare a nationwide strike.

“All affiliates of the TUC and NLC, and all state councils of the two unions have been mobilised adequately.

“This is going to be indefinite until governments at all levels wake up to their responsibilities.

“This is the decision of the joint NEC of NLC and TUC and we are going to carry it out to the letter,” he said.

The TUC president, however, noted that for the Labour unions to suspend their strike, the government must investigate the issues surrounding the attack on Ajaero.

He added that all those involved in the attack must be prosecuted or disciplined.

Osifo also said the NEC of both unions are demanding an immediate, independent and unbiased thorough professional medical examination of all victims of the attack.

“We are also demanding for the immediate ‘restoration’ of all properties lost.

“We also call for urgent implementation of all the outstanding Industrial Relations agreements previously entered into with the Imo government,” he said.

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Labour barricade entrance to Nnamdi Azikewe Airport

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Abuja, Nov. 10, 2023: Angry members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)  and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Thursday barricaded the entrance and exiting routs of the Nnamdi Azikewe International Airport.

They were protesting over the manhandling of the President of NLC, Mr Joe Ajaero, by security agency and hoodlums in imo state.

Ajaero was attacked in Imo on Nov. 1, after declaring a protest against the governor of the state over alleged anti-labour practices.

The organised labour had on Nov. 7, directed its members to withdrawal all essential services, such as flights from going in and out of the state.

Mr Festus Osifo, President of TUC, said at a joint protest with NLC at the Nmandi Azikewe Airport on Thursday in Abuja.

According to Osifo, the issue of the Imo state is a national issue, because the person that was brutalised is a national president of the Nigerian workers.

“Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state cannot unleashed the Nigeria Police in the state on someone who has been advocating for peace and also fighting for the interest of the Nigerian workers..

“For us, we will say no to brutalisation of any worker. What is happening today is just the first step of series of activities that would happen.

“That is execpt the Federal Government do the needful and also arrest those people who were the perpetrators of the evil on our president.

“As this is not acceptable and can never be allowed by the Nigerian workers,” he said.

The TUC President added that , let us all to be be strong and this is a marathon. It is not a dash race, we are just starting until the government do the needful.

He said that the Area Commander that perpetuated the act and also led those armed men should be called to order.

According to him, they must be prosecuted and they must be brought to book. It is not just to transfer the Commissioner of Police in Imo state, there are series of actions that must be taken by the Nigerian government.

“This because an injury to one is an injury all Injustice is the same every whether it happened in Imo state or in any state in Nigeria.

“Once you do this to any Nigerian workers we have the right fight for the right of the particular person across the nation,” Osifo said.

Also, Mr Onyeka Chris, Assistant Government Secretary of NLC said the protest was compell the Federal government and imo state to abide by labour demands.

“We block the airport to ground the activities there and make sure no flights takes up, neither no flights comes in.

“As, this will eventually force the government to do something about what happened in Imo state on Nov. 1.

“There are serials of violation of workers’ rights in Imo state and the Federal Government must be concerned about it.

“So no flight will go in there today, either will any come out until they listen to us,” he said.

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FG approves agreement with NLC, TUC

Abuja, Oct. 17, 2023; The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given its approval to the agreement reached between the Federal Government and organised Labour on October 3, 2023 on series palliative measures to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal on workers and Nigerians.

Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Monday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu.

Lalong said the agreement was presented to the Council for ratification.

Lalong stated, “We presented a memo on the arrangement of the agreements between the government and Labour, addressing about 15 or 14 items.

“We analyzed each aspect of the agreement to ensure genuineness and harmonious industrial relations.”

He explained that the agreements included the filing of one part in a court of law, which had already commenced, and the other part required presidential approval, which was granted by the Federal Executive Council.

Lalong further emphasised that there was an understanding that within 30 days, there must be evidence of implementation.

“This was the basis for presenting it to the Federal Executive Council, and they approved the implementation,” he noted.

In response to a question regarding the alleged government interference in the leadership crisis rocking the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Lalong clarified that, “The sixth item was about interference, specifically with issues related to Road Transport Workers and RTEAN.

“We have initiated meetings between the two organizations and are making progress.”

He continued, “Last week, we engaged with NURTW, but the meeting was postponed to ensure a thorough resolution.

“We presented these items to the Federal Executive Council to obtain approval to handle conflicts within the Ministry of Labour and Employment.”

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Tension eases as Labour suspends strike, signs agreement with FG

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Abuja, Oct. 3, 2023: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have agreed to suspend the industrial action planned for Oct. 3 for 30 days.

At the end of a five-hour closed door meeting, the Union leaders said that all the agreement have been given a time line for implementation.

The agreement was signed by representatives of government and the leaders of the joint union.

The highlights of the agreement is outlined this:

Arising from the withdrawal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by the Federal Government and the resultant increase in the price of the commodity, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) issued a strike notice which had elapsed and they were poised to embark on a strike billed to commence on Tuesday, the 3rd of October, 2023.

Consequently, a meeting was called by the Federal Government to avert the strike and after much discussion, the following agreements were reached:

1. The Federal Government grants a wage award of N35,000 (thirty-five thousand Naira) only to all Federal Government workers beginning from the month of September pending when a new national minimum wage is expected to have been signed into law.

2. A minimum wage committee shall be inaugurated within one month from the date of this agreement.

3. Federal Government suspends collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Diesel for six months beginning from October, 2023.

4. Federal Government accepts to vote N100 billion for the provision of high capacity CNG buses for mass transit in Nigeria. Provisions are also being made for initial 55,000 CNG conversion kits to kick start an auto gas conversion programme, whilst work is ongoing on state-of-the-art CNG stations nationwide. The rollout aims to commence by November with pilots across 10 campuses nationwide.

5. The Federal Government plans to implement various tax incentive measures for private sector and the general public.

6. On the leadership crises rocking the NURTW and the purported proscription of RTEAN, the Federal Government commits to handling Labour matters in line with relevant ILO Conventions and Nigerian Labour Acts. A resolution of the ongoing impasse is expected by or before October 13.

7. The issue of outstanding Salaries and Wages of Tertiary Education workers in Federal-owned educational institutions is being referred to Ministry of Labour and Employment for further engagement.

8. The Federal Government commits to pay N25,000 per month for three months starting from October, 2023 to 15 million households, including vulnerable pensioners.

9. The Federal Government will increase its initiatives on subsidized distribution of fertilizers to farmers across the country.

10. The Federal Government should urge State Government through the National Economic Council and Governors Forum to implement wage award for their workers. Similar consideration should also be given to local government and private sector workers.

11. The Federal Government commits to the provision of funds as announced by the President on the 1st of August broadcast to the Nation for Micro and Small Scale Enterprises. The MSMEs beneficiaries should commit to the principle of decent jobs.

12. A joint visitation will be made to the refineries to ascertain their rehabilitation status.

13. All parties commit to henceforth abide by the dictates of Social dialogue in all our future engagements.

14. The NLC and TUC accept to suspend for 30 days the planned Indefinite Nationwide strike scheduled to begin, Tuesday, the 3rd of October, 2023.

15. This Memorandum shall be filed with the relevant Court of competent jurisdiction within one (1) week as consent judgment by the Federal Government.

The agreement was signed by Minister of Labour and Employment, Minister of Information and National Orientation and the Minister of State for Labour and Employment for the government side.

The president and Secretary General of NLC and TUC signed on behalf of the unions.

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FG, labour agree on wage increment for all workers

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Abuja, Oct. 2, 2023: The Federal Government and labour unions rose from their meeting on Sunday with an agreement that all categories of workers should benefit from the provisional wage increment announced by President Bola Tinubu in his Independence Day nationwide broadcast.

The president had announced a wage increment of N25,000 for lower cadre workers in the country.

“Based on our talks with labour, business and other stakeholders, we are introducing a provisional wage increment to enhance the federal minimum wage without causing undue inflation.

“For the next six months, the average low-grade worker shall receive an additional twenty-five thousand naira per month,” Tinubu had said.

After a four-hour closed door meeting, Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, said that the president agreed to the new formula after an observation by the labour unions.

He said that other issues were agreed on and would be made available after the unions might have met with their various organs by Monday.

Gbajabiamila said that the government and the unions were all working for the good of the country and its citizens.

‘’We hope labour will convene their meeting tomorrow to present these agreements to their members and we pray that they will call off the strike by Tuesday, for the benefit of the workers and the country.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, said that the union had got a “promissory note” from the government to take back to its members, adding that the final decision would be communicated thereafter.

“We have looked at all the promissory notes from the government and how to translate it to reality and make it workable; we are going to take it to our organs and review.

“We are hopeful that our organs will take a look at them and give a fresh mandate on what next to do,’’ he said.

NLC and TUC had declared an an indefinite nationwide strike for Tuesday over the fuel subsidy removal palliatives which government had yet to implement.

In response to labour’s demands, the president had, on Sunday, announced a provisional wage increment for workers in the country as well as deployment of compressed natural gas-powered buses to ease cost of transportation.

The president had also said in the nationwide broadcast that his administration was committed to relieving the hardship being faced by Nigerians, adding that various measures had been taken by all tiers of government to mitigate them.

Tinubu said: “There is no joy in seeing the people of this nation shoulder burdens that should have been shed years ago.

“I wish today’s difficulties did not exist. But we must endure if we are to reach the good side of our future.

‘’We have embarked on several public sector reforms to stabilise the economy, direct fiscal and monetary policy to fight inflation, encourage production, ensure the security of lives and property and lend more support to the poor and the vulnerable.

‘’To ensure better grassroots development, we set up an Infrastructure Support Fund for states to invest in critical areas.

“States have already received funds to provide relief packages against the impact of rising food and other prices,” he said.

The meeting had in attendance from the government side the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Lalong and Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha.

Others were Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris as well ministers of Budget and National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, Finance, Wale Edun and that of Trade, Investment and Industry, Doris Uzoka-Anite.

Meanwhile, NLC and TUC have scheduled emergency meeting of their respective bodies for today to determine their next line of action concerning the proposed nationwide strike.

Labour mobilises for strike over minimum wage

Strike: NEC begs labour not to abandon dialogue

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Abuja, Sept. 28, 2023: The National Economic Council (NEC) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) not to abandon dialogue in their quest for better welfare for its members.

The Council also appealed to the unions to suspend its planned nationwide indefinite strike schedule to start on Oct. 3.

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau stated this while briefing State House Correspondents at the end of the NEC meeting on Thursday in Abuja.

He said that the nation was at a very critical moment in its history, adding that some states took over such labour crisis when they assumed office in May.

According to him, some of such states just resolved the crisis and will be unfair for the labour to return to another industrial action.

The Plateau governor said that the proposed industrial action would have immense effect on the economy of both the states and the Federal government.

He said that the NEC expressed genuine concern about the situation in the country and appealed for calm and patience among Nigerians.

“The National Economic Council (NEC) deliberated on the planned indefinite strike by the National leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to proceed on an indefinite strike on Oct. 3, 2023.

“The council noted further the implications of the planned strike on the economy and the nation and thus urge members to continue to engage with the leadership of their respective states.

“It appeals to them to suspend the action and to continue on the path of dialogue with the Federal Government. This is the appeal of the council.”

He said that the council appreciated the concerns raised by the NLC to have those issues address, adding that NEC also appealed for time to address the concerns of labour.

“We also believe that President Bola Tinubu will be addressing the nation on Oct. 1, and some of the concerns of labour will be appropriately addressed in the president’s speech.

“It is therefore important to note that it’s a federation issue, so whatever happens the labour is represented in all the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

“And NEC is appealing that discussion should continue at the state levels because there will be peculiarities as to the issues to be addressed concerning the demands of labour and therefore dialogue is the way to go.”

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