The Anambra State House of Assembly and the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), have confirmed that the issues arising from a recent two-day industrial action involving the member representing Aguata Constituency Two, Chief Tony Muobike and the NLC has been amicably resolved.

 

The resolution was disclosed by the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Sir Ikenna Ofodeme, and the State NLC Chairman, Comrade Humphrey Nwafor, following a meeting at the legislative complex in Awka.

 

Addressing journalists, Sir Ikenna expressed surprise at the recent social media reports, stating that there was no clear reason for the situation and emphasized that the eighth Assembly and the NLC share a common agenda, mutual understanding and interests as according to him, the NLC’s actions are always in the best interest of the state and Nigeria.

 

On his part, Comrade Nwafor, confirmed that the matter had been resolved and that the media reports were exaggerated and praised the eighth Assembly for their effective legislation, passage of bills, and motions, and reaffirmed their continued partnership with the lawmakers for the State’s development.

 

Comrade Nwafor also highlighted that a forward path has been established for the state’s workers to enhance progress in the state

 

Also, the State Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, of Nigeria, Comrade Chris Ogbonna, and the State Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, Comrade Chikwelu Adigwe, noted that the altercation was been blown out of proportion, assuring Ndi Anambra that the issue has been duly resolved.

 

The member representing Anambra East Constituency, Barrister Obi Nweke and his Onitsha North Two Counterpart, Barrister Patrick Okafor were also part of the meeting.