The Federal Government and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have reached a ceasefire to resolve the labor dispute.

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The Nigerian government and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have agreed to a two-week ceasefire aimed at resolving a labor dispute regarding the removal of fuel subsidies.

This agreement, reached on Tuesday, followed a meeting between the Minister of Labour and Employment, Solomon Lalong, and TUC leadership.

According to the terms of the agreement, the government commits to addressing TUC’s demands, which include a salary increase for federal civil servants, tax exemptions for certain workers, and increased funding for the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector.

As part of the truce, the TUC has agreed to postpone its planned two-day warning strike, initially scheduled to commence on Thursday. After the two-week period, both parties will reconvene to assess progress in resolving the dispute.

Solomon Lalong expressed the government’s commitment to resolving the issue amicably and fairly for all parties, believing that this two-week timeframe provides ample opportunity for progress.

TUC President Festus Osifo indicated the union’s willingness to give the government a chance to address their concerns. However, he emphasized that if their demands are not met during this period, they may have no choice but to take further action.

The dispute between the government and the TUC is the latest in a series of labor protests in Nigeria, as workers have demonstrated against the rising cost of living and government economic policies in recent months. This truce is viewed as an opportunity for the government to address TUC’s demands and prevent more extensive labor unrest.

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