BREAKING: Organised Labour in Nigeria Calls Off Strike

By Iyojo Ameh

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have agreed to called off the nationwide strike that started on Monday.

Mr. Festus Osifo, President of Trade Union Congress, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja following a joint virtual extraordinary national executive council meeting of the unions.

Recall that both unions (TUC and NLC) on Monday commenced an indefinite nationwide strike to express their grievances over the hike in electricity tariffs and the lack of consensus on a new minimum wage.

This action halted activities in critical sectors of the economy, leading to the closure of schools, businesses, hospitals, and airports.

The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress have agreed to relax the ongoing strike for at least one week.

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