The Trade Union Congress (TUC), led by Comrade Festus Usifo, and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), headed by Comrade Joe Ajaero, have decided to halt their protest, which began yesterday and was intended to last indefinitely until the government complied with their demands.
In a press release issued last night, August 2, 2023, and signed by Dele Alake, Special Advisor to the President, the State House announced the deal.
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“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.
“They opted for further constructive engagement with the government to resolve all outstanding issues as they affect the working people and Nigerians in general,” the statement said.
It disclosed that, “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.”
Mr. Dele Alake and Mr. Mele Kyari, the managing director of NNPCL Group, were in attendance at the meeting with the President and the leaders of the Labour party.