The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has expressed optimism that the proposed indefinite strike by the Organised labour, will be averted.

Lalong noted to newsmen yesterday that the government’s commitment to the welfare and prosperity of Nigerian workers, reassuring that discussions with Organised Labour has been fruitful so far.

Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume who also spoke to newsmen on the impending strike, expressed confidence that labour leaders are committed to the nation’s welfare and were unlikely to resort to any harsh industrial action at this fragile moment in the nation.

The SGF also reiterated that the Federal Government has decided to mark the 63rd Independence Day Anniversary of the Country in a less ceremonial way owing to the economic situation of the country.