The leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of the Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Usifo, have agreed to suspend the nationwide protests, which they called to express their grievances with the federal government over the removal of fuel subsidy, after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday evening at the State House, Abuja.
The Special Adviser to the President
(Special Duties, Communications & Strategy), Mr Dele Alake revealed in a statement dated August 3, 2023 that “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.”
Alake stated that the Labour leaders 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,” he said.
