The proposed industrial action by the Nigeria Labour Congress has been put on hold
The leadership of NLC and TUC yesterday met with the delegation of the Federal government and agreed on some measures that will soften the effects implementation of subsidy removal on Nigerians
Recalled that the NLC President Comrade Joseph Ajaero last week said the labour force in the country will commence industrial action on Wednesday if the Federal government did not reversed the oil price.
Read the resolution of engagement between NLC. TUC and Federal Government below.
Resolution of Engagement between the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the Federal Government to resolve the issues associated with the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) on June 5, 2023
Following the engagements between the Federal Government, TUC and the NLC, with the intervention of the Speaker, House of Representatives to resolve the disputes that arose from the withdrawal of subsidy on PMS, the following resolutions were reached:
1. The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC to establish a joint committee to review the proposal for any wage increase or award and establish a framework and timeline for implementation.
2. The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC to review World Bank Financed Cash transfer scheme
and propose inclusion of low-income earners in the program.
3. The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC to revive the CNG conversion program earlier agreed
with Labor centers in 2021 and work out detailed implementation and timing.
4. The Labour centers and the Federal Government to review issues hindering effective delivery in the education sector and propose solutions for implementation.
5. The Labour centers and the Federal Government to review and establish the framework for completion of the rehabilitation of the nation’s refineries.
6. The Federal Government to provide a framework for the maintenance of roads and expansion of rail networks across the country.
7. All other demands submitted by the TUC to the Federal Government will be assessed by the joint committee.
Consequently, the parties agreed follows:
A. The NLC to suspend the notice of strike forthwith to enable further consultations.
B. The TUC and the NLC to continue the ongoing engagements with the Federal Government and secure closure on the resolutions above.
C. The Labour Centers and the Federal Government to meet on June 19, 2023, to agree on an
