The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, have resolved to stop further protest, the Presidency has announced.
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake, the decision followed 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 meeting by the president with the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Usifo, was held at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday.
Alake said the leadership of the unions opted for further constructive engagement with the government to resolve all outstanding issues as they affect the working people and Nigerians in general.
He said President Tinubu gave his commitment to the Labour leaders that the Port Harcourt refineries would start production by December 2023 after the completion of the ongoing rehabilitation contract between NNPCL and Italian firm, Maire Tecnimont SpA.
Alake added that 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.
