Nationwide Protest: FG gives fresh update after crunch meeting with labour leaders

The leadership of the organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress, and other affiliated unions has decided to call off its nationwide strike.

This was announced in a statement released on Thursday, August 3, by Dele Alake, the special adviser to the President on special duties, communications and strategy. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to the organised labour to support his vision and ideas.

As contained in the statement obtained by Legit.ng, the organised resolved to call off the nationwide protest after a crunch meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu late-night on Wednesday, August 2, at the State House in Abuja.

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."

STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT

LABOUR UNIONS TO SUSPEND FURTHER PROTEST AFTER FRUITFUL MEETING WITH PRESIDENT TINUBU

The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Usifo, held a meeting… pic.twitter.com/8ptalULQFY

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) August 2, 2023