Theliberationnews can authoritatively confirm that the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their planned industrial action scheduled to commence on Wednesday.
The decision to put the planned strike notice off was met following the labour leaders’ meeting with Federal Government delegation in Abuja.
Although an official statement to back the decision up was yet to be issued as of the this of filing this report but recall Theliberationnews reported that the Federal Government had earlier in the day obtained an exparte order at the National Industrial Court to compel the NLC not to go on strike.
The government in its application said that the strike would derail ongoing examinations for the Secondary School Certificate and also university examinations.
The NLC delegation was led by the NLC president, Comrade Joe Ajaero while the government delegation was led by the Chief of Staff designate to the president, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila.
Also, present to give a boost to the government delegation was former national president of the NLC, Senator-Elect Adams Oshiomhole.
More details soon…
