To halt the ongoing strike by Organized Labour, the Federal Government, through the National Salaries, Wages and Income Commission, has invited the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) for discussions. However, it remains uncertain whether the Labour leaders will attend the meeting.

Reports indicate that several unions have shut down their workplaces in compliance with the directive from the two labour unions to commence an indefinite nationwide strike. On Friday, Organized Labour announced the strike in response to the Federal Government's refusal to raise the proposed minimum wage above N60,000.

According to NLC President Joe Ajaero, the strike is set to begin at midnight on Sunday, June 2, 2024. In a joint statement, Ajaero and TUC counterpart Festus Osifo expressed deep concerns and disappointment over the government's failure to finalize and enact a new National Minimum Wage Act. They also demanded the reversal of the recent electricity tariff increase to N65/kWh.

The unions had previously given the government a deadline of May 31, 2024, to conclude negotiations on the new minimum wage. Talks broke down on Tuesday after both sides presented their offers, with the government raising its initial proposal from N57,000 to N60,000. This offer was rejected by Labour during the meeting. Labour, in turn, lowered their demand from N497,000 to N494,000 by reducing their previous proposal by N3,000.