By DAVID IORJA, Abuja –
There were indications Wednesday night that the nationwide protests embarked upon by organised labour in protest against the hike in the pump price of fuel and other policies of the current government might be suspended.
This followed a meeting held between President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Wednesday evening at the State House, Abuja.
President of the NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Usifo, led the organised labour team to the meeting, according to the Special Adviser to the President Special Duties, Communications & Strategy, Dele Alake.
“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 said in a statement made available to NATIONAL ACCORD in Abuja.
“They opted for further constructive engagement with the government to resolve all outstanding issues as they affect the working people and Nigerians in general,” he added.
He disclosed that 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.
“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,” Alake said.
Mr. Alake, and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Group Managing Director, Mr. Mele Kyari, were Present at the meeting with the President alongside the Labour leaders.
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