Organized Labour in Nasarawa State Suspends Indefinite Strike After Successful Negotiations.

In a recent development, the organized labour in Nasarawa State has officially suspended its indefinite strike action, following a fruitful agreement with the state government regarding the consequential adjustments to the minimum wage for workers. This announcement was made at a joint press conference on Monday in Lafia, the state capital.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), comprising the organized labour, had commenced the strike on December 1 in response to directives from their national headquarters. The strike was initiated after the state governors failed to implement the new minimum wage as required.

During the press conference, NLC Chairman Ismaila Okoh indicated that the agreement reached was the result of extensive negotiations with the state government, supported by interventions from key stakeholders. He stated, “A template has been finalized for the consequential adjustments of the minimum wage for workers on Grade Levels 7 to 16.”

Echoing this sentiment, TUC Chairman Mohammed Doma confirmed that the payment of the new minimum wage, along with the agreed-upon adjustments, would commence from December 1.

The labour leaders took a moment to express their gratitude to the workers, praising their resilience, solidarity, and peaceful conduct throughout the strike. They urged all workers to return to their offices and duty posts immediately, emphasizing the importance of upholding their responsibilities in the wake of this resolution.

This agreement marks a significant milestone for the workers of Nasarawa State and reflects the ongoing dialogue between labour unions and government authorities aimed at ensuring fair compensation and working conditions.