On Monday night, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) decided to call off their strike that was supposed to take place on Wednesday.
The choice was made after a meeting between federal government and organised labour officials on Monday night at the presidential villa to discuss the withdrawal of fuel subsidies.
The agreement reached between the NLC, TUC, and the team assembled by President Bola Tinubu to discuss the issues arising from the subsidy removal was read aloud to the press by Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives and recently appointed Chief of Staff to the President.
He stated 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.
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“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.
“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.”
