The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has been invited to a meeting by the Federal Government on Monday, Sept 18, in continuation of their dialogue on palliatives on petrol subsidy removal.

Olajide Oshundun, the Director Information, Ministry of Labour and Employment, said this in a statement on Sunday.

The Minister of Labour and Employment Simon Bako Lalong has again invited the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC for another meeting over its planned indefinite strike.

“The Minister, who directed the Department of Trade Unions Services and Industrial Relations to convene a meeting with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for Monday 18th September 2023, said it was important that the Unions sit with Government to resolve all pending matters to avert further disruption to the economy.

According to the Minister, the administration of President Bola Tinubu will always engage the organised labour and respond to its concerns after due consultation and negotiations in order to guarantee industrial harmony which is critical to the attainment of the Renewed Hope Agenda.