Strike: NLC, TUC Hold Extraordinary NEC Meeting By 7pm

Following their meeting with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress will organize a joint extraordinary National Executive Council meeting by 7pm today.

The National Vice President of the TUC, Tommy Etim, revealed this in an interview.

Etim stated that the NSA briefed the leadership of the organised labour on the steps taken so far.

He added that the union leaders got the commitment of the NSA.

Etim noted that the union leaders were satisfied with the NSA’s steps so far.

“We commend the steps taken so far by the NSA. He made us understand that he didn’t see the issue on the ground as a political fight. He also noted that two people have been arrested in line with the brutalisation of Ajaero. Initially, the government felt the strike would not hold. They were shocked to see that we went ahead with our threats.

“We are going to have an extraordinary joint NEC this evening by 7pm and I can tell you there is hope,” he said.