Category: NLC

Workers Cry Out: NLC Wants Retirement Reform

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the federal government to increase the retirement age for all categories of civil servants and workers to 65 years or 40 years of service, in line with what is already applicable to teachers, health professionals, and judges. NLC President Joe Ajaero spoke at the 2024 May Day celebration at Eagle Square in Abuja. He presented a detailed list of demands to improve Nigerian workers’ welfare. Ajaero also stressed the need for uniform retirement policies across the public sector. He said selective implementation…

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Federal Government to Introduce New Living Wage for Nigerian Workers, Assures President Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerian workers of an imminent unveiling of a new “living wage” by the Federal Government, addressing concerns raised during the International Workers’ Day celebration at the Eagle Square on Wednesday. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu commended Nigerian workers for their dedication to the nation’s peace, progress, and development. He revealed that despite efforts, the tripartite committee on a new minimum wage failed to reach a consensus before May Day. Tinubu recounted the establishment of the 37-member Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage by the Federal…

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Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, Increases Minimum Wage to N70,000

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In a significant move aimed at improving the welfare of civil servants, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has announced a substantial increase in the minimum wage, raising it to N70,000. The governor disclosed this during the inauguration ceremony of the Labour House, where he also unveiled plans to name the building after Adams Oshiomhole, the Senator representing Edo North and former governor of the state. Effective from May 1, 2024, the new minimum wage regime is set to positively impact the lives of workers in Edo State. This announcement…

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Nigeria Labour Congress Leads Nationwide Protest Against Economic Hardship and Inflation

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Unions Rally in Abuja, Express Grievances Over Cost of Living, Insecurity, and Economic Hardship Amid growing concerns over the high cost of living, inflation, insecurity, and overall economic hardship in Nigeria, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and affiliated unions have initiated a protest in Abuja. The demonstration commenced at the Labour House Headquarters in Abuja at precisely 9:36 am, with various unions participating, including the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, FCT Council, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Nigeria Union of Teachers, and Construction Workers’ Union, among…

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Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Calls for Two-Day National Protest Over Unfulfilled Agreements and Hardship

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In a decisive move, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) issued a directive on Friday instructing its members and affiliate unions to initiate mobilization efforts for a two-day national protest, slated for February 27 and 28. This call to action comes in response to the federal government’s failure to implement agreements inked in October 2023. The two-day national protest is scheduled to occur at the conclusion of a 14-day ultimatum earlier issued by the NLC. Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the NLC, addressed the media at the conclusion of the union’s…

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Labour Rejects Federal Government’s Planned Sale of TCN, Citing Socioeconomic Concerns

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The Organised Labour has vehemently opposed the Federal Government’s proposed privatization of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), expressing concern that it would exacerbate the socio-economic challenges faced by Nigerians. President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, issued a warning, asserting that the privatization move poses a significant threat to the power sector and raises apprehensions among key stakeholders. During a sitting led by the factional Speaker, Edison Ehie, who is aligned with the governor, it was disclosed that the complex was slated for demolition due to the…

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Labour Strike Temporarily Halted: NLC and TUC National Executive Council Suspend Protest Following National Security Adviser’s Intervention”

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) National Executive Council, in a meeting on Wednesday night, decided to temporarily suspend the ongoing strike. This decision was influenced by the intervention of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. According to Punch Newspapers, the meeting, which commenced shortly after 7 pm and lasted close to an hour, involved a thorough review by various affiliates and state chapters of the discussions held between the organized labor leaders and Ribadu. Tommy Etim, the National Deputy Vice-President of the TUC, confirmed…

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House of Representatives Unites with Senate to Resolve Nigerian Labor Congress Strike

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The House of Representatives has decided to collaborate with their Senate counterparts to address and resolve the current industrial action initiated by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). This resolution was reached during the plenary session on Wednesday, subsequent to the consideration and approval of a motion of urgent national importance presented by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu. In presenting the motion, Kalu, making reference to the recently unveiled legislative agenda of the 10th House, implored the House leadership to…

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Nationwide Strike Unleashed by NLC, TUC, and ASUU Defies Court Order Amidst Government Opposition

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The nationwide strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and their affiliates, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), commenced on Tuesday, defying a restraining court order aimed at preventing the industrial action. The decision to embark on the strike was prompted by the assault on NLC president Joe Ajaero in Imo State on November 1. The attack occurred during an NLC protest against the alleged maltreatment of workers by the Imo State government. Despite a restraining order issued by the National Industrial…

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NLC and TUC Declare Imo State Strike Following Assault on Joe Ajaero; Nationwide Action Set for November 14

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have jointly announced an immediate and comprehensive strike action in Imo State, effective from midnight today. This decision was reached during an “extraordinary” meeting of their National Executive Council (NEC) held today. The strike has been prompted by the alarming events of last Wednesday, including the attack, brutalization, and physical harm inflicted upon NLC President Joe Ajaero and other labor leaders, in addition to other pressing issues. In a bid to address their concerns, the labor unions…

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Nigeria to Observe 63rd Independence Anniversary with Simplicity, Says SGF

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The Federal Government has chosen to commemorate the nation’s Independence Day Anniversary with modesty and simplicity. Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, made this announcement while addressing state house correspondents following a meeting with Vice President Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He confirmed that the 63rd Independence anniversary would be observed with minimal pomp and ceremony. In the meantime, the 21-day ultimatum issued by the leaders of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) to the Federal Government, calling…

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Tinubu Holds Closed-Door Discussion with Labour Leaders at Aso Rock Amid Nationwide Protest

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President Bola Tinubu engaged in a private meeting with top officials from the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Conducted within the confines of the President’s office on Wednesday, the meeting followed shortly after both labor unions peacefully demonstrated in Abuja, expressing their concerns regarding the recent government decision to remove subsidies. While the specifics of the confidential meeting remain undisclosed, Joe Ajaero, NLC’s President, shared that the President conveyed his stance and undertook certain commitments. These commitments align with both the National…

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