The leadership of the protesting organized labour have agreed to suspended further protests over the hike in price of petrol following the removal of fuel subsidy, after meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
In a statement, Presidential spokesperson, Dele Alake, said the agreement was reached at the meeting with the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress (TUC), Comrade Festus Usifo.
He said, “Consequent upon the fruitful and frank discussion with President Tinubu and their confidence in his ability to encourage open and honest consideration of all the issues put forward by the Labour Movement, the Labour Leaders resolved to stop further protest.
“They opted for further constructive engagement with the government to resolve all outstanding issues as they affect the working people and Nigerians in general.
“President Tinubu gave his commitment to the Labour leaders that the Port Harcourt refineries will start production by December 2023 after the completion of the ongoing rehabilitation contract between NNPCL and Italian firm, Maire Tecnimont SpA.”
According to Alake, President Tinubu assured the Labour leaders that he would continue to work for the best interest of Nigeria while pleading with the Labour leaders to join hands with him to birth a better and economically buoyant country.
