The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress have suspended their ongoing nationwide protest.
The move was taken following an emergency meeting between the bodies and the Senate, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday.
The Congress had embarked on its nationwide protest on Wednesday, which happened in various parts of the federation, including the FCT, wherein angry protesters pulled down the National Assembly gate in a bid to gain access into the premises for the meeting with the country’s lawmakers.
The President of NLC, Mr Joe Ajero, told protesters after meeting with the President that the Federal Government has made some serious commitments and that the public would be briefed on the next line of action soon.
Recall, the Congress said they were protesting over what they described as anti-people policies and ‘would only suspend its strike following a show of seriousness on the side of the government.’
The national treasurer, Hakeem Ambali, is said to have told journalists on Thursday that the protest is suspended.
In a joint statement released late Wednesday by the Congress, President Tinubu was said to have confirmed that the Port Harcourt refinery would start running in December this year.
NNPC boss Kyari said the refinery is expected to be available in December 2023.