Imo State Recalls Suspended Workers As NLC Suspends Protest

The Imo State government has 
recalled workers it suspended in 19 parastatals in the state, ending the disagreement between the government and labour union on the issue.

Governor Rochas Okorocha announced the recall of the workers on Wednesday in the heat of a protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

Members of the NLC from the 36 states of the federation led by the National President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba on Wednesday converged on Owerri, the capital of Imo State to hold a protest and force the state to reverse its decision.

The protest was held to express their displeasure over the Concession Policy by the state government and the suspension of some workers.

Officials of the Imo State Government and the leader of the All Progressives Congress addressing the labour union after talks held to resolve the issues

All activities at the Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri and other government offices under the NLC were shutdown to effect the compliance of the protest.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Oyegun, had earlier met with the Governor over the issues.

After that meeting, the State government and the State Executive of the Nigeria Labour Congress also held talks at the office of the Secretary to the Government of Imo State.

Agreement to reverse the suspension of the workers was reached at the meeting.