The Federal Government said leaders of organised labour have agreed to pause the mass protest across the nation after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu.
The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NCL) led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Festus Usifo, held a meeting with the President at the State House, Abuja, on the evening of Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
A statement by Dele Alake, Special Adviser to the president on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, on Wednesday night stated that the decision was based on their fruitful and frank discussion with Tinubu and their confidence in his ability to encourage open and honest consideration of all the issues put forward by the Labour Movement
The statement reads, ”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.”
