The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has reopened the gates of the National Assembly at approximately 1 PM on Tuesday, June 4, allowing lawmakers, staff, and visitors access to the complex.
This action followed the suspension of the nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) for one week to facilitate further negotiations with the Federal Government.
PASAN had initially locked the gates on Monday in solidarity with the NLC and TUC, who had called the strike to advocate for a new minimum wage for workers across the country.
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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, led the federal government’s team in a meeting with the leadership of organized labour on Monday to continue negotiations aimed at resolving the impasse.
During the meeting, the unions and the federal government reached an agreement, with the government committing to pay a minimum wage higher than the previously offered N60,000.
The NLC and TUC had been demanding a national minimum wage of N494,000 per month, but the government argued that such an amount would hinder its ability to fund critical sectors like education, defense, and healthcare.
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The reopening of the National Assembly gates signals a temporary reprieve in the labour dispute as both sides work towards a mutually acceptable solution.
