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    How Government, Labour Suspended Strike at Midnight?

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    September 28, 2020
    Labour Minister

    How Government, Labour Suspended Strike at Midnight?

    JOINT COMMUNIQUE ON THE RESOLUTION OF TRADE DISPUTE BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA (FGN) AND THE ORGANIZED LABOUR REPRESENTED BY THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) AND THE TRADE UNION CONGRESS (TUC) HELD AT THE STATE HOUSE BANQUET HALL ON SUNDAY, 27TH SEPTEMBER 2020

    • A Bipartite Meeting between the FGN and the two Labour Centres – Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC),
      Having been convened at the Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja to discuss emerging labour issues arising from recent cost – reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments and deregulation of the downstream sector of the Petroleum Industry,
      Recognizing the public outcry and protest over the recent Federal Government twin policies on Electricity Tariff Reform and full implementation of deregulation of the downstream sector of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry resulting in the planned nation-wide industrial action by Organised Labour,
      Bearing in mind the spiral and negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on world economy,
      Further bearing in mind that due to impact of COVID-19 pandemic the world is undergoing socio-economic transition which has affected price stability, sustainability of enterprises, employment, and other socio-economic indices,
      Acknowledging that the spiral and negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy has given rise to the need for a new socio-economic order,
      Recognising the need to sustain enterprises for retention and creation of jobs as well as sustainable growth and development,
      Acknowledging the need for social concertation between the Federal Government and workers’ representatives, namely the two Labour Centres – The NLC and TUC,
      To aid in the dialogue and communication, the Federal Government side made presentations to show the state of economy and the drive behind the recent cost – reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments and deregulation of the downstream sector of the Petroleum Industry,
      Bipartite meeting to address and resolve the issues in dispute between the FG and Labour Centres were held on September 15, 24, and 27, 2020,
      After exhaustive deliberations on the issues raised by Labour Centres, the FGN stated that it has fashioned out palliatives that would ameliorate the sufferings that Nigerian workers may experience as a result of the cost – reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments and deregulation of the downstream sector of the Petroleum Industry. The palliatives will be in the areas of transport, power, housing, agriculture and humanitarian support.
      After thorough debates and negotiations on various issues raised by all parties, the following resolutions were reached and mutually adopted:
      ELECTRICITY TARIFF REFORMS

    The parties agreed to set up a Technical Committee comprising Ministries, Departments, Agencies, NLC and TUC, which will work for a duration of two (2) weeks effective Monday 28th September 2020, to examine:
    the justifications for the new policy in view of the need for the validation of the basis for the new cost reflective tariff as a result of the conflicting information from the fields which appeared different from the data presented to justify the new policy by NERC;
    metering deployment, challenges, timeline for massive roll – out.

    The Technical Committee membership is as follows:
    Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN – Hon. Minister of State Labour & Employment – Chairman
    Mr Godwin Jedy-Agba – Hon. Minister of State Power – Member
    Prof. James Momoh – Chairman National Electricity Regulatory Commission – Member
    Engr. Ahmad Rufai Zakari – SA to Mr. President on Infrastructure – Member/Secretary
    Dr. Onoho’Omhen Ebhohimhen – Member (NLC)
    Comrade Joe Ajaero – Member (NLC)
    Comrade Chris Okonkwo – Member (TUC)
    1no. Representative of DISCOS – Member
    The Terms of Reference (ToR) are as follows:
    To examine the justification for the new policy on cost – reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments.
    To look at the different Electricity Distribution Company (DISCOs) and their different electricity tariff vis-à-vis NERC order and mandate.
    Examine and advise Government on the issues that have hindered the deployment of the six million meters.
    To look into the NERC Act under review with a view to expanding its representation to include organized labour.
    The Technical sub – committee is to submit its report within two (2) weeks. During the two weeks, the DISCOs shall suspend the application of the cost – reflective Electricity Tariff adjustments.
    The meeting also resolved that the following issues of concern to Labour should be treated as “stand – alone” items:
    The 40% stake of Government in the DISCO and the stake of workers to be reflected in the composition of the DISCO’s Boards.

    An all-inclusive and independent review of the power sector operations as provided in the privatization MOU to be undertaken before the end of the year 2020, with Labour represented.

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    That going forward, the moribund National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) be inaugurated before the end of the year 2020 to institutionalize the process of tripartism and socio dialogue on socio – economic and major labour matters to forestall crisis

    DOWNSTREAM SECTOR DEREGULATION

    Consequent upon the critical review of the various challenges of the downstream sector of the Nigeria oil and gas industry vis a vis the incalculable losses associated with a subsidy regime the Country has been incurring in terms of, stifled growth in the downstream sector, diminished human capital development and massive financial leakages and flight. This is in addition to the dire financial circumstances of the Federation that precludes any ability to sustain any subsidy on PMS and making deregulation of PMS inevitable. Consequently, the Parties agreed to the following:

    All parties agreed on the urgency for increasing the local refining capacity of the nation to reduce the overdependency on importation of petroleum products to ensure energy security, reduce cost of finished products, increase employment and business opportunities for Nigerians.

    To address (1) above, NNPC to expedite the rehabilitation of the nation’s four refineries located in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna and to achieve 50% completion for Port Harcourt by December 2021, while timelines and delivery for Warri and Kaduna will be established by the inclusive Steering Committee.

    To ensure Commitment and transparency to the processes and timelines of the rehabilitation exercise, the management of NNPC has offered to integrate the national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association (PENGASSAN) into the Steering Committee already established by the Corporation.

    A Validation team comprising the representatives of the NNPC, Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), NUPENG and PENGASSAN will be established to monitor progress of the rehabilitation of the refineries and the pipelines/strategic depots network and advice the Steering Committee periodically.

    Post rehabilitation, NNPC shall involve the PENGASSAN and NUPENG in the process of establishing the operational model of the Nation’s refineries.

    The Federal Government will facilitate the delivery of licensed modular and regular refineries, involvement of upstream companies in petroleum refining and establishing framework for financing in the downstream sector.

    NNPC to expedite work on the Build Operate and Transfer framework for the nation’s pipelines and strategic depots network for efficient transportation and distribution of Petroleum products to match the delivery timelines of the refineries as agreed.

    The Federal Government and its agencies to ensure delivery of 1 million CNG/LPG AutoGas conversion kits, storage skids and dispensing units under the Nigeria Gas Expansion Programme by December 2021 to enable delivery of cheaper transportation and power fuel. A Governance Structure that will include representatives of organized Labour shall be established for timely delivery.

    GENERAL INTERVENTION

    To cushion the impacts of the downstream sector deregulation and tariffs adjustment in the power sector, the Federal Government will implement the following:

    A specific amount to be unveiled by the FGN in two weeks’ time will be isolated from the Economic Sustainability Programme Intervention Fund and be accessed by Nigerian Workers with subsequent provision for 240,000 under the auspices of NLC and TUC for participation in agricultural ventures through the CBN and the Ministry of Agriculture. The timeline will be fixed at the next meeting.

    Federal Government will facilitate the removal of tax on minimum wage as a way of cushioning the impacts of the policy on the lowest vulnerable.

    Federal Government will make available to organized labour 133 CNG/LPG driven mass transit buses immediately and provide to the major cities across the Country on a scale up basis thereafter to all States and Local Governments before December 2021.

    Housing: 10% be allocated to Nigerian workers under the ongoing Ministry of Housing and Finance initiative through the NLC and TUC.

    Consequently, the NLC and TUC agreed to suspend the planned industrial action.

    ORGANISED LABOUR;
    ___________________ __________________
    Ayuba Wabba, mni Quadri Olalaye
    NLC PRESIDENT TUC PRESIDENT

    _________________ __________________
    Emmanuel Ugboaja Musa Lawal Ozigi, mni Secretary General NLC Secretary General TUC

    _________________ __________________
    Williams E. Akporeha Festus Osifo
    NUPENG President PENGASSAN President

    ___________________ __________________
    Martin Uzoegwu Chris N. Okonkwo
    President NUEE President, SSAEAC

    FOR GOVERNMENT:

    __________________ _______________________
    Timipre Sylva Festus Keyamo, SAN
    Hon. Min. of State Petroleum Hon. Min. of State Labour & Employment

    __________________ _____________________
    Alh Lai Mohammed Godwin Jedy-Agba
    Hon. Min. of Information & Culture Hon. Min. of State Power

    _________________________
    Sen. (Dr.) Chris Nwabueze Ngige, OON, MD.
    Honourable Minister of Labour & Employment

    _______________________________
    Boss Mustapha
    Secretary to the Government of the Federation

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