THE CABLE
The Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), says it is reconsidering its decision to embark on a nationwide strike on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
After the rescheduled presidential steering committee on palliatives meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, Festus Osifo, TUC president, said President Bola Tinubu’s announced measures were welcomed although they were not comprehensive enough.
Osifo said the labour unions would consult with its members to reach a consensus on the next course of action before the day ends.
“Then on the government part, you ask something about the protests, yes they also appealed that we should shelve the protest,” he said.
“Our response was that we are going to go back this evening and also have a conversation around that and you will hear from us at the end of that conversation.”
Titus Amba, national vice president of NLC, collaborated the position of the TUC president, saying they were returning to consult with labour leaders.
