Organised labour and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have reached an agreement that has brought an end to their dispute, paving the way for the immediate resumption of work by affected employees.
The development was communicated through a circular issued 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, Nuhu Toro, and the Acting General Secretary of the NLC, Benson Upah. According to the circular, the resolution was achieved after 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.
Organised labour noted that all issues raised by members of the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) were thoroughly examined during the meeting, stating that both parties agreed that no worker would be victimised for participating in the strike action.
Meanwhile, it was also agreed that all pending cases at the National Industrial Court would be withdrawn immediately as the NLC and TUC directed all affected workers to return to their duties without delay.
