Wike And Labour Reach Agreement
COMMENCEMENT OF ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS ON DEFAULTERS OF GROUND RENT PAYMENTS, LAND USE CONVERSION FEE, C-OF-O BILLS In The Federal Capital Territory
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and organised labour have reached an agreement to end the strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration.
COMMENCEMENT OF ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS ON DEFAULTERS OF GROUND RENT PAYMENTS, LAND USE CONVERSION FEE, C-OF-O BILLS In The Federal Capital Territory
The truce was achieved after a closed-door meeting convened by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on FCT, Mohammed Bomoi, which lasted for more than three hours in Abuja.
COMMENCEMENT OF ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS ON DEFAULTERS OF GROUND RENT PAYMENTS, LAND USE CONVERSION FEE, C-OF-O BILLS In The Federal Capital Territory
Those present at the meeting included Wike, Nigeria Labour Congress President Joe Ajaero, Trade Union Congress President Festus Osifo, and other labour leaders. The talks began shortly before midnight and ended around 3:50 am on Tuesday.
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Speaking after the meeting, Acting General Secretary of the NLC, Benson Upah, said no worker would be punished for participating in the strike.
He also confirmed that all cases involving the dispute at the National Industrial Court would be withdrawn immediately.
Upah said all grievances raised by members of the Joint Unions Action Committee were discussed and resolved during the meeting. He added that Wike assured labour leaders of continued dialogue and mutual respect.
Following the agreement, all FCTA workers who are members of the NLC and TUC were directed to resume work immediately in the interest of industrial peace.
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