FG LAUDS NLC FOR SUSPENDING STRIKE

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has commended the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress for its decision to call off the strike.

The minister gave the commendation during an interactive session with civil society organizations (CSOS) in Lagos on Monday.

He said the suspension was a win situation for Nigeria.

“Nigeria has won, and I want to take this opportunity to thank the NLC for reconsidering their position and agreeing to join us in negotiation.

“So, it is not who has won, but (it is) Nigeria that has won.’’

He also said, the government plans on having more interactive sessions with the Nigeria people, as communication will help bridge the gap between the government and the citizens.

“We started in Lagos, moved to Kaduna; we will be in Kano on Friday.

“We have also been meeting with sectoral groups; we’ve met with the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN); we are going to meet with the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC).

“I believe that it is the beginning of trying to bridge the gap between the governed and the government and it is extremely fruitful.

“We’ve heard you, and learnt a lot as well; but more importantly is that we’ve been able to explain to you why certain actions were taken.”

The minister further said that his ministry would hold periodical meetings with the CSOs in order to engage Nigerians in addressing national issues.

NLC president, Ayuba Wabba, had said the union resolved to suspend the strike with immediate effect following an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council of the NLC.

He added that the NLC also agreed to resume negotiations with government on the twin issues of the hike in electricity tariff and an increase in the pump price of petroleum products.

Fuel, which used to sell for N86.50 per litre, now sells for 145 per litre since the removal; of fuel subsidy.

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