The Organized Labour has suspended its nationwide strike for five days to facilitate uninterrupted meetings with the tripartite committee on the new national minimum wage. This decision was revealed by a senior labour union leader under the condition of anonymity.
Earlier reports indicated that Labour leaders met with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, and other government officials on Monday night. During this meeting, Akume confirmed the administration of President Bola Tinubu is committed to setting the minimum wage above N60,000. He also assured that no worker would face repercussions for participating in the strike, and that the tripartite committee would meet daily over the next week to finalize the new minimum wage.
Following a scheduled 10 a.m. meeting with the FG Tripartite Committee today (Tuesday), Labour decided to suspend the strike. As a result, all government and private offices are expected to reopen and operate as usual.
This development marks a critical step toward resolving the minimum wage issue, allowing the tripartite committee to work towards an agreeable National Minimum Wage without further disruptions.
