August 17, (THEWILL) – The National Economic Council (NEC) has constituted an Ad-hoc Committee to engage with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC).
The decision was part of the resolution reached at the 135th meeting of NEC, chaired by the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, in Abuja, on Thursday.
The Committee comprises the Nigerian Governors Forum Chairman, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo; Chairman of Progressives Governors Forum, Hope Uzodinma of Imo State; PDP Governors Forum Chairman, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti.
The Vice President said the Committee will liaise with the leadership of labour unions in the country to find a way forward on the emerging issues in the interest of the nation.
The Council also received progress reports on the ongoing nationwide distribution of rice, grains, fertilizer, and other items to States and N5 billion financial support provided by the Federal Government.
It commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for their interventions.
Noting the various interventions by the State Government, the Council urged them to upscale the distribution of palliatives towards alleviating the sufferings of Nigeria, especially the vulnerable groups.
The NEC also mourned the death of some military personnel in Niger State and observed a minute silence in honour of the deceased, while commiserating with their families.
