- By Halimah Olamide
The leadership of the Labour has Monday night suspended its planned nationwide strike.
The decision followed a meeting with representatives of the Federal Government after which it was resolved that the Labour would reconvene on the June 19
.The Speaker of the House of Representatives and newly appointed Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, read a communique to State House Correspondent.
According to him, the Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC would 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 would review World Bank Financed Cash transfer scheme and propose inclusion of low-income earners in the programme.
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 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.”