The Trade Union Congress announced on Saturday that the temporary suspension of the nationwide strike scheduled for October 1 is contingent upon the President Bola Tinubu-led administration fulfilling the conditions outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Federal Government and Organized Labor.
Furthermore, labor leaders rejected the governors’ assertion that they wouldn’t implement the MoU’s demands, citing the provision of palliatives for state civil servants and residents before the MoU was finalized.
Tommy Etim, the National Deputy President of the Trade Union Congress, conveyed these points during an interview in Abuja.
It’s important to note that both Organized Labor and the Federal Government had signed a 15-point agreement in the MoU, which was publicly disclosed on October 1, 2023.
Addressing concerns about governors failing to honor the agreement, Etim remarked, “That’s not feasible.
In any case, we’ve contacted our representatives in the states and sent letters to that effect.”
Regarding the progress made with the government, the labor leader stated, “The 30-day ultimatum we issued remains in effect.
We’ve given them ample time, and we believe they’re actively addressing the issues. Our decision to suspend the strike was a temporary one. Resuming a strike requires no further notice.
We’ve fulfilled our part, and now we await their response.
