By Stephen Ojo
Minna
The Niger State Government in a bid to avert strike due the current economic hardship in the country slated to begin Wednesday, February 21, 2024 invited the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC for dialogue.
The government in a statement issued this Tuesday by the Secretary to the Government of Niger State SGN, Alhaji Abubakar Usman in Minna
He explained that the administration is enjoying very cordial relationship with the Organised Labour assuring that contentions issues would be amicably addressed in the best interest of the State.
“In furtherance of this understanding, the Government of Niger State today Tuesday 20th February, 2024 invited the Organized Labour to a meeting by 2 pm and it is hoping to receive its cooperation in this regard”, adding that government is disposed to continuous discussion with the Organized Labour.
The SG in the statement assured the general public that the administration of Farmer Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago is people and labour friendly and remains open to dialogue and negotiations that will move Niger State forward.
“The present administration in the State is committed to the principles of dialogue and social bargaining for the benefit of the State”,the statement concluded.