Amanze Chinonye
President Tinubu on Tuesday night held a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at the State House, Abuja, as efforts intensified to avert a proposed nationwide protest by organised labour over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.
Prime Business Africa gathered that the meeting, which stretched late into the night, was convened amid rising concerns that the protest scheduled for Wednesday could escalate industrial and social tensions across the country.
The labour delegation was led by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, while President Tinubu was joined by the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, and the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.
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According to sources at the meeting, discussions centred on labour’s grievances over the deteriorating security situation nationwide, including rising cases of kidnapping, banditry and attacks on workers and commuters.
Speaking briefly to journalists after the meeting, Ajaero said the engagement was consultative, adding that labour leaders would review the president’s submissions internally before taking a final decision on whether to proceed with or suspend the planned protest.
He declined to confirm if the protest had been called off, noting that the NLC’s National Executive Council would deliberate further and communicate its position to affiliates nationwide.
Prime Business Africa understands that the NLC had earlier directed its state councils and affiliate unions to mobilise members for peaceful demonstrations to draw attention to insecurity and demand stronger government action.
The late-night talks underscore the federal government’s renewed push for dialogue over confrontation, as authorities seek to prevent escalation into mass protests or an indefinite strike that could further strain the economy.
A final decision by labour on the proposed protest is expected later on Wednesday.
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