By The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have decided to suspend the strike initially scheduled for Wednesday, following a meeting between government and labor officials at the presidential villa.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, announced the decision and read a communique, highlighting the agreement reached between the NLC, TUC, and the team led by President Bola Tinubu, which discussed the fuel subsidy withdrawal.
According to him, the Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC would establish a joint committee to review the proposal for any wage increase or award and establish a framework and timeline for implementation.
“The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC would review the World Bank Financed Cash transfer scheme and propose inclusion of low-income earners in the programme.
“The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC to revive the CNG conversion programme earlier agreed with Labour centres in 2021 and work out detailed implementation and timing.
“The Labour centres and the Federal Government to review issues hindering effective delivery in the education sector and propose solutions for implementation.
“The Labour centres and the Federal Government to review and establish the framework for completion of the rehabilitation of the nation’s refineries.
“The Federal Government to provide a framework for the maintenance of roads and expansion of rail networks across the country.
“All other demands submitted by the TUC to the Federal Government will be assessed by the joint committee .
“Consequently, the parties agreed follows:
“The NLC to suspend the notice of strike forthwith to enable further consultations
“The TUC and the NLC to continue the ongoing engagements with the Federal Government and secure closure on the resolutions above
“The Labour Centres and the Federal Government to meet on June 19, 2023, to agree on an implementation framework.”
Recall that the National Industrial Court had restrained the Organized Labour from commencing any form of strike. Justice O.Y. Anuwe issued an order preventing the TUC and NLC from proceeding with the statewide strike planned for Wednesday until the court hears and decides on the motion of notice filed on June 5, 2023.
The court emphasized the need for the relevant court documents to be promptly served to all parties involved. The hearing on the motion for notice is scheduled for June 19, 2023.
