Organised Labour has opted to suspend its nationwide strike for a five-day period to facilitate uninterrupted discussions with the tripartite committee regarding the new national minimum wage.
A reliable source within the labour union, speaking on condition of anonymity to Vanguard, revealed this latest development. It follows recent deliberations between Labour leaders and high-ranking government officials, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume.
During Monday night’s meeting, Akume affirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to exceed the proposed N60,000 minimum wage. He also provided assurance that workers participating in the strike would not face any repercussions.
Moreover, Akume announced that the tripartite committee would convene daily over the next week to finalize discussions on the new minimum wage.
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As a result of the ongoing negotiations and the scheduled 10 a.m. meeting with the FG Tripartite Committee on Tuesday, Organised Labour made the decision to suspend the strike. This action signals a resumption of normal operations in both government and private offices.
This temporary halt to the strike demonstrates a pivotal step towards resolving the minimum wage dispute. It allows the tripartite committee ample time to work towards a mutually beneficial National Minimum Wage agreement, fostering stability and progress without further disruptions.
