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Labour Unions Call Off Nationwide Strike Following High-Level Intervention
In a significant development, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) jointly decided on Wednesday night to suspend the ongoing indefinite nationwide strike.
The decision to halt the strike came after the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, intervened in the matter.
Both Labour Centres, NLC and TUC, had earlier instructed their members and affiliated groups to initiate an indefinite nationwide strike starting on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. This directive was in response to the alleged brutalization of NLC President, Joe Ajaero, by policemen in Owerri, Imo State, on November 1.
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Access News can confirm that the suspension of the strike reflects a resolution reached during the NEC meeting on Wednesday night. The involvement of the National Security Adviser played a pivotal role in the decision-making process, signaling a commitment to dialogue and resolution of the issues at hand.
The Labour unions had expressed their strong condemnation of the reported incident involving the NLC President, and the subsequent nationwide strike was initially intended as a means to address this concern.
However, with the intervention of the NSA, a pathway to resolution has been established, leading to the suspension of the strike and fostering hope for amicable resolutions in the future.
