The conclusion of the meeting has sparked mixed reactions across Nigeria. While the agreement on the new wage marks a step forward, the substantial difference in the proposals highlights the persistent difficulties in balancing economic realities with the welfare of the workforce.
The conclusion of the meeting is likely to elicit mixed reactions from the Nigerian populace. While the agreement marks a step forward, the significant difference between the proposed wages from the government and organized labour.
This bold proposal comes at a time when discussions around the need for a revised minimum wage are intensifying across Nigeria.
These measures, according to the NLC, are vital in addressing the root causes of the country’s economic woes.
The Congress has raised alarms over alleged government plans to undermine the protest through violent means, specifically mentioning the Nigeria Civil Society Forum (NCSF) as a potential threat.
The committee also had as some of its members, representatives of organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress
However, a resolution seemed to have been reached after Tunubu had a meeting with the warring parties on Monday.
“Has he spoken with Joe Ajaero? Has he spoken with the senior labour leaders in the country to also have their opinions on what this subject is? We must always balance opinions”. Osifo
Workers in several states joined the strike, shutting down activities at several government-owned facilities.
“Zonal coordinators and branch chairpersons should immediately mobilize our members to participate in the action.” ASUU
Both unions had earlier on Monday called on workers across the country to down tools at midnight as their standoff with the Imo State government takes a national undertone.
“Furthermore, all aviation workers in Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri are hereby directed to stay at home, also with effect from midnight today (08/11/2023) as directed by NLC and TUC.
The defendants are Nigeria Labour Congress and the secretary General, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja and the Trade Union Congress and its secretary General, Comrade Nuhu Toro.
These ‘thugs’ were later to unleash mayhem on the few workers who had already gathered, smashing car windscreens, delivering matchet cuts on some, stabbing many, and inflicting all manners of injuries on the workers
De Erudite Media earlier reported that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, on Wednesday, allegedly arrested Ajaero in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
“Approximately 10,000 pensioners have been wrongly labeled as ghost pensioners resulting in over 22 months of unpaid pensions while about 11,000 workers have been branded by the Imo State Government as ghost workers.” He revealed.
Recall that the labour unions had vowed to enforce an indefinite nationwide strike action from October 3, following the Federal Government’s failure to address the economic hardship that Nigerians are currently facing owing to its unplanned removal of fuel subsidy.
“We thank Biafra people for the successful day 2 of the two weeks sit at home that recorded compliance across Biafra Land.” Ekpa.
“Rather than the action by the Congress, the NLC should join the House to continuously engage the government to achieve expedited implementation of measures aimed at providing succour to Nigerians.”
Several policemen and other security operatives are monitoring the protest.
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