Afimag.com –
Presidency has on Wednesday revealed the position of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, saying that they have resolved to suspend the ongoing nationwide protest after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu.
The Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, Dele Alake, made the disclosure on Wednesday evening.
The organized labour, on Wednesday embarked on a nationwide protest against fuel subsidy removal that had added more salt to injuries.
NLC and TUC called for reversal of fuel subsidy or proper implementation of measures to ameliorate hardship imposed by high cost of products and services resulting from hike in fuel price.
Alake, who described the unions’ meeting with Tinubu as “fruitful and frank discussion”, noted that the challenges itemized by the congress would be met without further industrial action.
According to him, “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,” he said.
