The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has announced the suspension of their upcoming strike, which was scheduled for Wednesday.
The suspension was made Monday night after representatives from both organizations and the Federal Government met at the Presidential Villa to discuss the removal of fuel subsidies.
Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and recently appointed Chief of Staff to the President, disclosed the outcome of the meeting.
He stated that an agreement had been reached between NLC, TUC, and President Bola Tinubu’s team to address issues related to subsidy removal.
As part of this agreement, the parties involved will establish a joint committee to review proposals for wage increases or awards and create a framework and timeline 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”
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.”
