NLC suspends nationwide strike over minimum wage increase
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress and United Labour Congress have suspended the nationwide strike that kicked off September 26.
The organised labour had began the strike over the Federal government’s inability to increase minimum salary wage for workers.
NLC president Ayuba Wabba said on Sunday in Abuja that the Federal Government had agreed to a meeting with the three unions regarding the increment.
The NLC President said the meeting with the Federal Government will be held on Thursday, October 4th.
Wabba said, “Indeed on Thursday morning, the strike action commenced and was observed across the country.
“We similarly commend the members of the press for their vigorous and comprehensive reportage of the strike; we thank all Nigerians for their support.
“We have received a firm and formal invitation to a reconvened meeting of the tripartite committee scheduled for Oct. 4 and Oct. 5, 2018.
“We demand that this shall be the final session of the committee and that a final report will be submitted to Mr President immediately.
“In order to avail the committee the necessary conducive environment to hold this crucial meeting and conclude its work, organised labour has after obtaining the mandate of their necessary organs, decided to suspend the strike with effect from today, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.”
