In order to allow for uninterrupted talks with the tripartite committee on the new national minimum wage, Organized Labor has decided to halt its nationwide strike for a period of five days.
Under the condition of anonymity, a key source within the labor union leadership revealed this new development to Vanguard.
After Labor leaders met with George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), and other government officials on Monday night, Vanguard previously reported on the new resolutions on the minimum wage. Akume reaffirmed during the meeting that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is dedicated to paying a minimum wage above N60,000.
Additionally, he guaranteed that no employee would suffer consequences for taking part in the walkout and that the tripartite committee will meet every day for the meeting.
In addition, he promised that no employee would suffer consequences for joining the walkout and that the tripartite committee will meet every day for the following week in order to decide on the new minimum wage.
Labour decided to call off the strike after today’s (Tuesday) 10 a.m. meeting with the FG Tripartite Committee. As a result, it is anticipated that all public and private offices would reopen and run normally.
This development ensures that the tripartite committee can continue working toward a mutually accepted National Minimum Wage without further disruptions, which is a crucial step towards resolving the minimum wage issue.
