There are indications that the ongoing protest across the country organised by workers under the umbrella body of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and their affiliates may have come to an end.
The resolved followed fruitful deliberation between President Bola Tinubu and leadership of the Labour unions at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja on Wednesday.
But, the labour leaders including Comrade Joe Ajero (NLC President) and his TUC counterpart, Comrade Festus Usifo even though confirmed a fruitful meeting with President Tinubu however did not clearly say if and when the strike will be called.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, Dele Alake said the unions opted for further constructive engagement with the government to resolve all outstanding issues as they affect the working people and Nigerians in general.
It reads in part “The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Usifo, held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu Wednesday evening at the State House, Abuja.
“Consequent upon the fruitful and frank discussion with President Tinubu and their confidence in his ability to encourage open and honest consideration of all the issues put forward by the Labour Movement, the Labour Leaders resolved to stop further protest.
“They opted for further constructive engagement with the government to resolve all outstanding issues as they affect the working people and Nigerians in general.
“President Tinubu gave his commitment to the Labour leaders that the Port Harcourt refineries will start production by December 2023 after the completion of the ongoing rehabilitation contract between NNPCL and Italian firm, Maire Tecnimont SpA.
“President Tinubu assured the Labour leaders that he would continue to work for the best interest of Nigeria while pleading with the Labour leaders to join hands with him to birth a better and economically buoyant country.”