The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspend their nationwide planned strike action over the removal of fuel subsidy.
The decision came following a meeting with several representatives of the FG and representatives of the labour unions
Femi Gbajabiamila, the speaker of the house or representatives and newly elected Chief of Staff announced the outcome of the six-hour meeting and also confirmed by President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Following the meeting, it was agreed that a joint committee would be formed by the federal government, the TUC, and the NLC to assess any proposed pay increases or awards and to set a framework and timetable for implementation.
“The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC would review 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.”
The agreement reach were as 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.”
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