NLC ready for negotiation as it suspends ‘successful’ strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended the nationwide strike called to protest the increase in the price of petrol.
The Labour centre described the action as a huge success. In a communiqué at the end of a two-hour meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC), the congress said it was ready to return to the negotiating table to discuss the issues that led to the strike and other burning issues affecting the welfare of workers. It said in calling the action, it expected challenges from both within and outside the congress and was not surprised by government’s negative response, adding that it felt fulfilled by having the
presence of mind and courage to identify its mission. The communiqué signed by the President of Congress, Comrade Ayuba Wabba and the General Secretary, Dr. Peter Ozo-Eson however said it will continue to resist wrong legislations, policies and programmes of government and will always act in the best interest of Nigerians as it remains the only pan Nigerian organisation not affected by religion, region, creed, partisanship or primordial sentiments.The congress urged the government to play by the rules in its engagement with its constituent parts, stakeholders and non-state actors as proof of its commitment to deepening democracy.- The Nation