The closed-door session brought together key government figures, including the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State; Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State; Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State; and the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Honourable Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.
President Bola Tinubu convened a late-night meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, in a last-ditch effort to address rising tensions ahead of the union’s planned nationwide protest.
The closed-door session brought together key government figures, including the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State; Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State; Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State; and the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Honourable Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.
Leading the labour delegation was NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero.
SaharaReporters gathered that discussions centered on finding common ground on national challenges and exploring ways to avert the mass action slated for December 17.
While no official statement has been released, the meeting underscores the government’s urgency to engage with labour leaders amid mounting public frustration over insecurity, inflation, and other socio-economic pressures.
Earlier this week, the NLC had reiterated that there would be “no going back” on the protest, highlighting the intensity of citizens’ grievances and the potential for nationwide disruption if dialogue fails.
As Nigerians await updates, the late-night engagement signals both the government’s awareness of the stakes and the unions’ determination to have their voices heard.