Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has finally surrendered to
the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, as its industrial action entered day 5.
The Organised Labour announced a strike throughout the state
last Wednesday as a result of the disruption of the Workers’ Day celebration.
A temporary injunction prohibiting the Nigerian Labour
Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) from taking part in any
strike in Imo State was also issued by a national industrial court in Owerri.
The directive was given on Thursday by the presiding judge, Nelson Ogbuanya.
However, it was learnt that the Imo State Government has
agreed to resolve the issues with NLC.
This was confirmed in a joint statement made available to
newsmen in Owerri, signed on the side of the government by the Secretary to the
State government, SSG, Cosmos Iwu and the Attorney General/Commissioner for
Justice, Barrister Cyprian Akolisa.
On the part of the organised labour were Comrade Onyeka
Chris, NLC, headquarters, Comrade Tony Ebaho, TUC headquarters, Imo State
Secretary NLC, Comrade Anukworji Nduka and Chairman TUC, Imo state, Comrade
Amalu Charles.
The resolution states that “Tripartite representatives of
the state government, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union
Congress should expeditiously look into and resolve the areas of disagreement
and misunderstanding between the government and labour.”
“Both parties condemned the circumstances that resulted in
the alleged disruptions of the May Day celebrations and pledged to ensure
peaceful conduct of all NLC and TUC activities in the state.
“Even though it is not at fault, the government looks for
solutions to help those who may have experienced losses due to the
aforementioned interruptions.
“The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade
Union Congress, TUC, agree to halt the current strike in Imo state to
facilitate the peaceful settlement of any remaining disputes in a spirit of
reciprocity.
“Both sides promise not to penalise any employee or official
for their actions or inactions resulting from their industrial actions.”
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