4th March, 2023
Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abia has suspended the strike it commenced on Tuesday to push for the improvement of workers’ welfare.
The National Assistant Secretary-General of the union, Mr Chris Onyeka, announced the suspension on Friday after a meeting between the State Government, NLC and Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JPSNC) in Umuahia.
Onyeka said: “The Abia Government has shown great responsibility and understanding in addressing the issues raised by NLC.
“Therefore, with this understanding and agreement reached, the NLC will immediately suspend the strike.
“We extend our hands of fellowship to Abia State for better and deeper industrial relationship and harmony.”
Onyeka urged the government to implement the agreement reached by both parties and create better working conditions for Abia workers to boost productivity and make the state progressive.
He described dialogue as a way of resolving issues and conflict and charged Abia workers to remain committed to the development of the state.