Nationwide Protest: FG Gives Fresh Update After Crunch Meeting With Labour Leaders

• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reached an undisclosed resolution with the organised labour in a spin-off to their nationwide protest
• Leaders of the organised labour met with President Tinubu late-night on Wednesday, August 2, at the presidential villa
• The President appealed to them to support his ideologies to achieve his vision for Nigeria and its founding fathers

FCT, Abuja - The leadership of the organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress, and other affiliated unions has decided to call off its nationwide strike.

This was announced in a statement released on Thursday, August 3, by Dele Alake, the special adviser to the President on special duties, communications and strategy.

As contained in the statement obtained by Legit.ng, the organised resolved to call off the nationwide protest after a crunch meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu late-night on Wednesday, August 2, at the State House in Abuja.

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The statement reads:

"Consequent upon the fruitful and frank discussion with President Tinubu and their confidence in his ability to encourage open and honest consideration of all the issues put forward by the Labour Movement, the Labour Leaders resolved to stop further protest.

"They opted for further constructive engagement with the government to resolve all outstanding issues as they affect the working people and Nigerians in general."

President Tinubu reiterates commitment to Nigerians

The statement also reiterated the commitment of President Tinubu to the Labour leaders that he would continue to work for the best interest of Nigerians as he had promised in his inaugural speech before assuming office.

He appealed to the Labour leaders to support his vision and help actualise the dream of a better Nigeria that the founding fathers of this nation envisaged.

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"It's a Promise": Tinubu assures Nigerians Port Harcourt refinery will work, sets date for first production

Meanwhile, President Tinubu also disclosed that the Port Harcourt refineries would commence operation by the end of 2023.

The statement reads:

"...Port Harcourt refineries will start production by December 2023 after the completion of the ongoing rehabilitation contract between NNPCL and Italian firm Maire Tecnimont SpA."

“It’s a Promise”: Tinubu Assures Nigerians Port Harcourt Refinery Will Work, Sets Date for First Production

President Tinubu assured the NLC in another development that the Port Harcourt refinery would begin operation by December.

Repair works on the refinery started in 2021, and an Italian firm, Tecnimont, is carrying it out.

The Port Harcourt refinery is one of the country’s three oil refineries in Warri, Port Harcourt, and Kaduna.

Source: Legit.ng