The ongoing dialogue between the federal government and organised labour to address the adverse effects of the removal of fuel subsidies on workers has reached a standstill.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to information gathered by THISDAY, labour leaders expressed dissatisfaction with the federal government’s failure to present any substantial proposals for providing relief, even after the August 19 deadline had passed.

A credible source within the leadership of the labour movement disclosed to THISDAY that it seemed the federal government had abandoned negotiations with labour concerning relief measures….CONTINUE READING

Due to the government’s inability to maintain meaningful discussions with both the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), these two labour centers have opted to convene meetings with their respective bodies to determine the way forward.

In response, the NLC has scheduled a National Executive Council Meeting for Thursday evening to decide on actions aimed at compelling the government to reconsider the fuel price.

A prominent labour leader confided to THISDAY that the Congress might advocate for a complete return to the petrol pump prices seen during the pre-Tinubu administration.

Prior to the NEC meeting, the NLC organized a symposium in Abuja to address the challenges of survival in Nigeria’s current economic situation.

Civil rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, who participated as a guest speaker, cautioned against the dangers of implementing policies that enrich only a privileged few at the expense of the poor, stating that such policies could incite public discontent.