The national leaderships of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly suspended their nationwide strike embarked upon on Tuesday.

The suspension of the industrial action came after the unions dialogued for about one hour with Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser, and ministers from the labour ministry on Wednesday evening.

A formal notice signed by Emmanuel Ugboaja; NLC secretary, and Nuhu Toro, TUC secretary, suspending the strike read in part, “Sequel to the emergency joint National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the NLC and TUC, November 15, 2023, in which a thorough review of the offers presented by the federal government through the National Security Adviser during its earlier meeting with the leadership of both centres, a resolution was reached to suspend the ongoing nationwide strike, which commenced on November 14, 2023.

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“This suspension is intended to facilitate further discussions after the federal government had met with our crucial demands to address the distressing abduction and brutalisation of the president of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero, and others. These incidents occurred at the hands of the police and Governor Hope Uzodinma’s thugs in Owerri, Imo State, on November 1, 2023.

“An apology was tendered on behalf of the government by the NSA, who promised to coordinate the investigation. Some of the perpetrators have been arrested and we were given high assurances that all others will be fished out and prosecuted.

“High-powered investigation is currently being carried out and the leadership of the labour centres will be briefed continuously as progress is being made.

“We extend our commendation and salute to all affiliates and state councils for their unwavering commitment and tenacity, which contributed to the success of the nationwide strike.

“Therefore, all affiliates and state council of both the NLC and the TUC are hereby directed to demobilise, cease any further escalation of the indefinite strike action, and fully resume work tomorrow, Thursday, November 16, 2023.”

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FIJ had earlier reported that Ribadu appealed to the organised labour unions to end the strike, saying the police had arrested those who allegedly assaulted Joe Ajaero, NLC president, in Imo State on November 1.