The planned nationwide strike in protest over the elimination of fuel subsidy has been put on hold by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
After a meeting between the federal government and the unions at Aso Villa on Monday night, the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, made this announcement.
He stated that a joint committee would be formed by the Federal Government, the TUC, and the NLC to assess any proposed pay increases or rewards and to set a framework and timeline for implementation.
“The Federal Government, the TUC and the NLC would review the World Bank Financed Cash transfer scheme and propose inclusion of low-income earners in the programme”, a communique signed after the meeting reads in part.
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