Fuel Subsidy: 'We are no longer going on strike' - NLC, TUC

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Monday night suspended its anticipated nationwide strike slated to commence on Wednesday.

This development was made public by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and confirmed by the President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, after a nearly six-hour meeting between the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and the organised labour at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

According to Gbajabiamila, parties agreed to establish a joint committee to review the proposal for any wage increase or award and establish a framework and timeline for implementation.

He said: “The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC would review the World Bank Financed Cash transfer scheme and propose the 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 as 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”.

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