NLC chairman in Lagos, Funmi Sessi, who made the commendation in a statement on Wednesday, said the refinery came at the right time.
The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on the federal government to immediately intervene in the issue of cash scarcity across the country.
The command spokesman said the state police command received the news with great concern.
The Nigeria Labour Congress has landed Governor Abba Yusuf for fulfilling his promise to implement the new N71,000 minimum wage for workers in Kano.
Labour unions are threatening a showdown in Cross River over a new minimum wage disagreement with the government.
“It is a blatant disregard for the law and the lives of millions of Nigerian workers, who are being exploited by the very leaders sworn to protect them,” NLC stated.
After the meeting at the government house in Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti affirmed his commitment to workers’ welfare.
Mr Fall gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja at a news conference to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the UN Day.
The agreement was sealed between the organised labour and the state government on Monday in Gombe.
Governor Umaru Bago says his administration will not hesitate to implement the N70,000 minimum wage as far as resources are available.
