By Ejiofor Toochi
On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu met with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and Festus Osifo of the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
The meeting was held at the State House, Abuja, in response to the nationwide protests by NLC and TUC.
After the meeting, Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President, issued a statement, indicating that it was fruitful, adding that the Labour unions will suspend further protest.
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Outcome of the meeting
The statement read, “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.”
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Protest update: NLC demands 200,000 as minimum wage
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have started their nationwide protests all over Nigeria as they request for 200 hundred thousand as minimum wage.
In a video, one of the protesters highlighted the challenges people face due to the rising cost of living and expressed concern about the number of people suffering from hunger and hardship.
They have asserted that they will continue their protests until this demand is met.
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