- Labor and Employment Minister Simon Lalong expressed optimism that labor issues would be resolved after a crucial meeting with Vice President Kasshim Shettima
- Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume voiced confidence that labor leaders would prioritize the nation’s welfare and avoid a strike
In an effort to avert an indefinite strike, Labor and Employment Minister Simon Lalong expressed optimism that the issues at stake would be resolved following a crucial meeting with Vice President Kasshim Shettima.
Lalong told State House correspondents after the meeting that the government is committed to the welfare and prosperity of Nigerian workers.
He stated;
We have fully spent time with the Nigerian labour, and the posture of the president too is towards the welfare and prosperity for workers. We have no doubt.
When asked about the labour union strike threat, Lalong remained reassuring, saying, “Don’t worry about that. That’s why I said it was a friendly engagement with them. We have no reservations about some of the proposals they have made, as well as the federal government’s suggestions and package.”
George Akume, the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), expressed confidence that labour leaders are committed to the nation’s welfare and are unlikely to resort to strike action.
Akume emphasized the government’s commitment to raising the standard of living for all Nigerians and fostering prosperity.
He stated;
Labour leaders are very patriotic Nigerians, and we want to believe correctly that nobody will want to cause a strike. It’s not in the interest of the workers; it’s not in the interest of anybody.
Akume highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to address the nation’s challenges.
He pointed out that the current government came into power on May 29th and has a tenure of four years, indicating that substantial changes cannot be expected overnight.
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