The National Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba , announced the suspension at the end of the last meeting of the tripartite committee set up to come up with the new minimum wage on Monday evening .
Wabba said the decision to suspend the action was reached after agreements were reached and documents signed .
" Having reached this position and agreements signed , the proposed strike action is hereby suspended , " the labour leader said .
Wabba , however , refused to disclose the figure of the new minimum wage arrived at by the committee .
He said the figure would only be made public after the committee ' s report would have been presented to President Muhammadu Buhari by 4. 15pm on Tuesday.
He , however , said only one figure would be presented to the President .
He thanked all their tripartite partners for their understanding while particularly appreciating the roles of the private sector .
The Chairman of the committee , Amma Pepple , expressed delight that their assignment had been concluded .
" I am happy to report to you that we have concluded our assignment and we will submit our report to the President by 4. 15pm on Tuesday.
" We will reveal the figure at the presentation , " she said .
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation , Boss Mustapha, thanked members of the committee for doing a wonderful job. He described the process as a long journey.
" The committee has worked assiduously to reach the conclusion, " he said .