Indefinite Strike: FG Again Begs NLC For Dialogue

By Oche Alechenu __

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Labour has given the Nigerian Labour Congress an invitation for a dialogue over its plans for nationwide indefinite strike.

The Organised Labour gave a warning sent acrossed to the Federal Government of 14-day ultimatum which will elapse on Thursday, September 21, paravanture  its demands are not fully met, no going back on indefinite strike plan action.

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has scheduled Monday, September 18, 2023, for both parties to have an interface in an offer to curtail this planned action. Mr Olajide Oshundun the Director of Information, Labour Ministry, signed this statement on Sunday.

This was contained in a statement signed by Labour Ministry Director of Information Olajide Oshundun on Sunday 17th, September 2023.

The invitation notification reads, "The Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong has again invited the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC for another meeting over its planned indefinite strike.

"The Minister who directed the Department of Trade Unions Services and Industrial Relations to convene a meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for Monday 18th September 2023 said it was important that the Unions sit with Government to resolve all pending matters to avert further disruption to the economy.

"According to the Minister, the administration of President Bola Tinubu will always engage the organized labour  and respond to its concerns after due consultation and negotiations to guarantee industrial harmony which is critical to the attainment of the Renewed Hope Agenda". 

Earlier before now both parties were not able to meet for dialogue and reach agreement when the Labour Ministry had invited the NLC for a dialogue.