By Udesinanna Stephen
Following the meeting between the Federal Government, Trade Union Congress, TUC and the Nigeria Labour Union Congress, NLC, to resolve the issues on fuel subsidy removal, the Unions have agreed to suspend their planned strike and continue negotiations with the government.
This was revealed in a press statement jointly signed by the Speaker of the Nigeria House of Representative and Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Ms. Kachollom S. Daju; President, NLC, Comrade Joseph Ajaer; and President, TUC, Comrade Engr. Festus Osifo.
In the meantime, some political commentators inline the Federal Government have called on the Unions to desist from striking as it would bring ills to the economy.
Moving on, the statement which was obtained from the official Twitter handle of the Speaker of the Nigeria House of Representatives, @femigbaja, partly reads:
“The following resolutions were reached: The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC to 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 to review World Bank Financed Cash transfer scheme
and propose inclusion of low-income earners in the program.
“The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC to revive the CNG conversion program earlier agreed
with Labor centers in 2021 and work out detailed implementation and timing.
“The Labour centers and the Federal Government to review issues hindering effective delivery in the
education sector and propose solutions for implementation.
“The Labour centers 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.