Breaking News: Federal Government and Organised Labour Reach Resolutions on Nationwide Strike

Breaking News: Federal Government and Organised Labour Reach Resolutions on Nationwide StrikeAbuja, Nigeria – June 3, 2024: Significant progress has been made in the ongoing discussions between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Organised Labour, following a nationwide strike action that began on Monday, June 3rd, 2024. The meeting, held in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, resulted in key resolutions aimed at addressing the demands of the workers and ending the industrial action.

The nationwide strike was initiated by the Organised Labour to press for an agreeable National Minimum Wage (NMW). The intervention by the Leadership of the National Assembly on June 2nd, 2024, paved the way for the crucial negotiations that took place today.

After exhaustive deliberations, the following resolutions were reached:

1. Commitment to a Higher National Minimum Wage: The President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, has committed to establishing a National Minimum Wage that is higher than N60,000.
2. Daily Meetings of the Tripartite Committee: The Tripartite Committee will meet every day for the next week with the objective of arriving at an agreeable National Minimum Wage.
3. Labour’s Response to the President’s Commitment: In recognition of the President’s commitment, the Organised Labour will convene a meeting of its organs immediately to consider this commitment.
4. Protection Against Victimization: It was agreed that no worker will be victimized as a result of the industrial action.

The resolutions were signed by representatives of both the Federal Government and the Organised Labour:

For the Federal Government of Nigeria:

• Mohammed Idris
  • Minister of Information and National Orientation
• Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha
  • Minister of State for Labour and Employment

For the Organised Labour:

• Joe Ajaero
  • President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
• Festus Osifo
  • President, Trade Union Congress (TUC)

The resolutions mark a significant step towards resolving the current impasse and ensuring a fair and sustainable minimum wage for Nigerian workers. The daily meetings of the Tripartite Committee over the next week are expected to finalize the details and reach a consensus that satisfies all parties involved.

Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.