The federal government has given insights into the reason for the meeting and discussion with organized labour on Wednesday.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who spoke with newsmen after the meeting, said the government plans to engage with labour leaders constantly without having to wait for tensions to arise before initiating discussions.
Naija News recalls the government met with organized labour on Wednesday in Abuja at the office of the office Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
Asked if the meeting focused on discussions around the new minimum wage, Idris said they were general discussions.
“These are just general discussions. Government is always desirous of engaging with labour, this is one of such engagements. We will continue to interact with them. We don’t wait until there is tension about anything before we engage Labour.
“This is a renewed commitment on behalf of government to continue to engage labour on a…