The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Tuesday, February 2, suspended their planned protest in Abuja and directed Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers to return to their duties with immediate effect.
The development was communicated through a circular issued to all affiliates of the NLC and TUC in Abuja.
The circular was jointly signed by the secretary-general of the TUC, Nuhu Toro, and the acting general secretary of the NLC, Benson Upah.
According to the circular, the resolution was reached after a conciliatory meeting between labour leaders and the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom Wike.
The meeting was convened at the instance of the chairman of the senate committee on the FCT, Mohammed Bomoi.
The document disclosed that discussions began at about 11 pm on Monday and lasted until approximately 3 am on Tuesday, following extensive deliberations.
The union noted that all issues raised by members of the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) were thoroughly examined during the meeting.
It added that the minister gave assurances of mutual respect and committed to sustained engagement on labour-related matters within the FCT.
The circular further stated that both parties agreed that no worker would be victimised for participating in the strike action.
It was also agreed that all pending cases at the national industrial court would be withdrawn immediately.
Consequently, the NLC and TUC directed all affected workers to return to their duties without delay.
The directive applies to all affiliates of both labour centres within the FCTA.
Union leaders called for strict adherence to the directive in the interest of industrial peace and harmony, describing the outcome of the engagement as a demonstration of good faith by all parties.
They reiterated that dialogue and firm assurances against victimisation were key conditions for suspending the industrial action.
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