Following the outcome of the fruitful meeting with President Tinubu with the leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) which was led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Usifo, on Wednesday evening at the State House, Abuja.
The NLC has been convinced after a sincere deliberation with President Tinubu which puts unwavering confidence in them as concerning the President’s ability to encourage open the NLC, TUC on the benefits of subsidy removal and his plans with sincere considerations to solve all the issues put forward by the Labour Movement, the Labour Leaders resolved to stop further protest.
And this prompted shelving of the nationwide protest even as they opted for further constructive engagement with the government to resolve all outstanding issues as they affect the working people and Nigerians in general.
However, 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.
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.