By Adigwe Enoch David
Amidst nationwide protests that commenced today, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) leader, Festus Osifo, held a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday.
The labor leaders left the Villa approximately 30 minutes after arriving at 5:38 pm, stating that the President has made commitments to address pressing issues. Some of their demands include:
1. Releasing 8 months of withheld salaries for university lecturers and workers (8 months of ASUU Strike).
2. Immediately reversing all anti-poor government policies, including recent hikes in PMS price, school fees, VAT, among others.
They mentioned reporting to their executive committees to decide on the ongoing protest, with a Labour National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 3, 2023, where all the issues will be considered.