In a pivotal turn of events, the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Union (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have temporarily called off the nationwide strike they had planned in response to the Federal Government's perceived inaction regarding their demands, which were fueled by the considerable hardships experienced by Nigerians due to the fuel subsidy removal.

To find a resolution and prevent the strike, the government invited organized labour, with the meeting chaired by Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Following extensive discussions on Sunday, October 1, 2023, the leadership of organized labour committed to convene with their internal bodies to assess whether to proceed with the strike or cancel it altogether. After further deliberations culminating on Monday, October 2, 2023, the union temporarily suspended the strike for 30 days.

In a joint statement, signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero, General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja, TUC President Festus Osifo, and Secretary General Nuhu Toro, the Federal Government has been urged to address the issue of withheld salaries for university staff.

"The NLC and TUC have decided to postpone the planned Nationwide strike, initially set to commence on Tuesday, the 3rd of October, 2023, for 30 days."

"As of September, Federal Government workers will receive a wage increment of N35,000 (thirty-five thousand Naira) per month, pending the finalization of a new national minimum wage law."

"The outstanding Salaries and Wages of Tertiary Education workers in Federal-owned educational institutions will be the subject of further discussions with the Ministry of Labour and Employment," the statement read.