The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC convened in Abuja to engage in discussions aimed at determining a living wage that aligns with the prevailing cost of living ahead of the anticipated resumption of talks between the Federal Government and organized labour regarding the new Minimum Wage.

This came as the NLC had vowed not to be deterred by the recent assault on workers and their leaders in Imo State.

The congress stated that such incidents posed a grave threat to freedom of association and collective bargaining, as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and the ILO Conventions 87 and 98 on Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining.

These were contained in the NLC President Joe Ajaero’s welcome address at the Opening Session of the NLC 2023 Harmattan School in Abuja.

Ajaero, represented by the Congress Deputy President, Benjamin Anthony, said: “In the face of adversity and brutality encountered while advocating for the rights of workers to earn their legitimate income and benefits, the NLC resolve remains unwavering.