The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly decided to halt the previously scheduled indefinite strike set for October 3, 2023, which was in response to the removal of fuel subsidies. It is worth noting that the Nigeria Labour Congress had previously instructed its affiliated unions nationwide to mobilize and stage a country-wide shutdown due to the government’s refusal to address the seven-point demands made by the NLC and TUC to alleviate the hardships faced by Nigerian workers and the impoverished masses.
In a parallel move, Comrade (Prince) Dr. Adewale Adeyanju, the President-General of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), had also issued an order to close down all the nation’s seaports, jetties, oil & gas platforms, and terminals.
However, following an emergency meeting held today, October 2, 2023, between the federal government and labor leaders, the NLC and TUC jointly agreed to suspend the strike to allow for the implementation of the NLC’s demands. Consequently, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the NLC has directed all its affiliated members to instruct their members to return to work on October 3, 2023, as the previously planned indefinite strike has been suspended.
In a statement issued by Comrade Adeyanju, the Deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, and signed by Cmr. John Kennedy Ikemefuna, the Head of Media of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), it has been similarly directed that all members of the Maritime sector should also resume work as instructed by the Nigeria Labour Congress.
