The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their strike for five days, according to an NLC leader in Abuja.
The unions are set to release a statement before commencing negotiations with the government.
Following a six-hour meeting in Abuja, the Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, committed to increasing the proposed minimum wage above N60,000.
An agreement stated, “The President of Nigeria, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, is dedicated to establishing a National Minimum Wage higher than N60,000. The Tripartite Committee will meet daily for the next week to finalize an agreeable National Minimum Wage.”
The labour organizations also agreed to convene internal meetings to consider the new offer, ensuring no worker faces repercussions for participating in the strike.
These resolutions were signed by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.
