FG, Labour Reconvene Over Hike In Petrol, Electricity Tarrif

The Federal Government has resumed the meeting with the organised labour to continue talks on the recent increase in the pump price of petrol and electricity tariff.

Speaking at the resumed negotiation on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, stated that much of the consultations have been made since the last meeting.

He also informed the labour leaders that a lot of work has been done by the Federal Government team on the issue of palliatives.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, who was also at the meeting, said that the interests of the country and its citizens have so far driven the discussions and the various positions taken.

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He however dismissed insinuations that the government saw the organised labour as a nuisance, rather he said they are considered a critical partner.

The labour leaders were represented at the meeting by leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).

NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, informed the government team that the labour leaders expected that progress should be made, especially on how to reach some of the milestones set during all previous meetings.

Eko Hot Blog recalls that the labour leaders had staged a walk out in the course of its dialogue with a federal government team two weeks ago.