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FG Confirms Protests Halted: The federal government has confirmed that labor unions will halt protests following a meeting with Tinubu.

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Following a meeting at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday evening, labor leaders, including NLC President Joe Ajaero and TUC President Festus Usifo, have decided to suspend further protests, as confirmed by the presidency.

The meeting occurred immediately after the nationwide protest conducted by the unions. Shortly after the meeting, outgoing Special Adviser to the President on Communication and Strategy, Dele Alake, released a statement stating that the labor leaders expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s commitment to address the concerns raised by the labor movement.

They agreed to engage constructively with the government to resolve issues regarding the welfare of workers and Nigerians in general. President Tinubu also assured the labor leaders that the Port Harcourt refineries would resume production by December 2023, after rehabilitation work is completed under a contract with Maire Tecnimont SpA, an Italian firm, and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

Additionally, President Tinubu urged the labor leaders to collaborate in shaping a better and more economically prosperous future for Nigeria, pledging to work in the country’s best interests.

See the full statement below:

STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT

LABOUR UNIONS TO SUSPEND FURTHER PROTEST AFTER FRUITFUL MEETING WITH PRESIDENT TINUBU

The leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and that of Trade Union Congress, Comrade Festus Usifo, held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu Wednesday evening at the State House, Abuja.

Consequent upon the fruitful and frank discussion with President Tinubu and their confidence in his ability to encourage open and honest consideration of all the issues put forward by the Labour Movement, the Labour Leaders resolved to stop further protest.

They opted for further constructive engagement with the government to resolve all outstanding issues as they affect the working people and Nigerians in general.

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.

Dele Alake

Special Adviser to the President

Special Duties, Communications & Strategy

August 3, 2023

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