NLC Urges Federal Government to Address Workers' Demands

As the four-day ultimatum issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) expired, the Federal Government summoned an emergency meeting with the NLC to avert a nationwide strike scheduled for October 27. Comrade Benson Upah, the Acting General Secretary of the NLC, stated that the government is attempting to address various issues affecting the masses.

The NLC's demands include reducing petrol prices to 2024 levels, renegotiating the national minimum wage, and implementing agreed tax relief measures. Upah noted that a previous meeting with government representatives ended in a deadlock, as the government delegation was unprepared and lacked the necessary mandates for substantive engagement.

The meeting was adjourned until October 27 to allow the government to gather relevant ministers and heads of departments for further discussions. The NLC also seeks to address outstanding issues related to the Joint Health Sector Unions and the Joint Public Sector Negotiating Council.