The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) said on Tuesday that it had halted its planned nationwide strike to protest the removal of fuel subsidies because the government had indicated a readiness to engage talks and provide “reasonable palliatives to cushion the effect of its policies.”
The explanation was provided by the NLC in a statement issued at the conclusion of its emergency National Executive Council on Tuesday.
“Considering the mood of the socio-polity, last elections and the need to pursue national stability and consequently, the NEC-in-session resolved as follows:
“To commend and applaud the diligence of the congress’ leadership in carrying out the assignment given to it by NEC; to demonstrate to the Federal Government the need to comply with the laws of the land, especially as it concerns obedience to the rulings of the courts and their brazen disregard for the 2023 Appropriation Act.”