The leadership of the National Assembly is meeting with the organised labour in Abuja in a bid to avert an imminent indefinite strike by the labour unions.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, the Minister of National Planning, Atiku Bagudu, the Minister of Labor, and the Head of Civil Service are among the numerous other attendees at the meeting.
The meeting is also attended by Senate leader Opeyemi Bamidele, Godswill Akpabio, and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin.
This was revealed in a statement released on Sunday that was co-signed by Senator Yemi Adaramodu and Representative Akin Rotimi, Jr., the spokespersons for the Senate and the House of Representatives.
It stated, “The National Assembly acknowledges the announcement by Organised Labour, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), to commence an indefinite strike action from Monday, June 3, 2024, nationwide.
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“The decision followed the deadlock between the Federal Government and the Labour Unions in agreeing on a new national minimum wage and reversal of the recent hike in electricity tariffs.
“As a responsive parliament, the leadership of the National Assembly, comprising the President of the Senate, H.E. Senator Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, is taking proactive steps to mediate and avert the impending industrial action, which would have severe repercussions on the populace and economy.
“The National Assembly notes that both parties have tenable reasons for their respective positions.
“In view of this, the National Assembly Leadership and the Chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Labour, Employment and Productivity respectively, Senator Diket Plang, and Rep. Adegboyega Adefarati, are looking to engage both parties in constructive dialogue and explore a variety of solutions in addressing the issues at hand.”
