NLC, TUC Considers FG’s Offers, Calls Off Nationwide Strike | READ DETAILS
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have called off their nationwide strike under two days.
According to a statement co-signed by Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja Esq. (General Secretary, NLC) and Comrade Nuhu Toro (Secretary General, TUC), the labour unions decided to call off the strike effective from Wednesday, November 15, after an emergency joint National Executive Council (NEC) meeting.
ALL FACTS NEWSPAPER (AFNEWS), had reported that the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, converged a meeting with the Labour leaders on Wednesday over the strike.
According to NLC and TUC, the meeting yielded a fruitful result as they considered the offers made to them by the Federal Government through the NSA.
The Unions had embarked on the strike over the physical assault meted on the NLC president, Joe Ajaero in Owerri on November 1.
SUSPENSION OF INDEFINITE NATIONWIDE STRIKE
Sequel to the emergency joint National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the NLC and TUC today, the 15th day of November, 2023 in which a thorough review of the offers presented by the federal government through the National Security Adviser during its earlier meeting with the leadership of both centers was made, a resolution was reached to suspend the ongoing nationwide strike, which commenced on the 14th November, 2023.
This suspension is intended to facilitate further discussions after the federal government had met our crucial demands to address the distressing abduction and brutalization of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and others. These incidents occurred at the hands of the Police and Governor Hope Uzodimma’s thugs in Owerri, Imo state, on the 1st day of November, 2023.
An apology was tendered on behalf of the government by The NSA, who promised to coordinate the investigation. Some of the perpetrators have been arrested, and we were given High assurances that all others will be fished out and prosecuted.
High-powered investigation is currently being carried out and the leadership of the labour centers will be briefed continuously as progress is being made.
We extend our commendation and salute to all affiliates and state councils for their unwavering commitment and tenacity, which contributed to the success of the nationwide strike.
Therefore, all affiliates and State councils of both the NLC and TUC are hereby directed to demobilize, cease any further escalation of the indefinite strike action, and fully resume work tomorrow, Thursday, the 16th day of November, 2023.
Once again, we convey our appreciation for your cooperation, resilience, and determination in ensuring the success of the indefinite nationwide strike. We encourage you to remain vigilant as we await the fulfillment of the remaining agreements.
