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General News of Thursday, 3 August 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Labour suspends strike after meeting with President Tinubu

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The Organised Labour has suspended its proposed strike action following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Speaking during an interview with Arise Television on Thursday morning, President of Trade Union Congress, Festus Osifo said President Tinubu during the meeting made some commitments that would be implemented soon.

According to him, the commitment led to the suspension of the strike.

On Wednesday, August 2, the Nigeria Labour Congress began their nationwide strike to protest the subsidy removal, high cost of living, salary increment among other grievances.

Several states stormed the streets to protest in a bid to force government to resolve the issues facing the country.