Organised labour and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, have resolved their dispute, leading to the immediate resumption of work by affected employees across the FCT.
The resolution was communicated in a circular issued on Tuesday to all affiliates of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja. The circular was jointly signed by the Secretary-General of the TUC, Mr Nuhu Toro, and the Acting General Secretary of the NLC, Mr Benson Upah.
According to the circular, the agreement followed a conciliatory meeting between labour leaders and the FCT minister, convened at the instance of the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the FCT, Senator Mohammed Bomoi.
Discussions reportedly began at about 11:45 p.m. on Sunday and lasted until approximately 3:51 a.m. on Monday after extensive deliberations. Organised labour stated that all issues raised by members of the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) were thoroughly examined during the meeting.
The minister was said to have given assurances of mutual respect and committed to sustained engagement on labour-related matters within the FCT. Both parties also agreed that no worker would be victimised for participating in the strike action.
In addition, it was agreed that all pending cases at the National Industrial Court would be withdrawn immediately.
Following the agreement, the NLC and TUC directed all affected workers under the FCT Administration to return to work without delay. Labour leaders urged strict compliance with the directive in the interest of industrial peace and harmony, describing the outcome as a demonstration of good faith by all parties.
The workers had embarked on the strike on January 19 over unresolved grievances, including welfare concerns and allegations of high-handedness by authorities.
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