Nigerian Labor Congress, [NLC] launched a one-week warning strike to protest the non-implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage therefore, disrupting several economic activities in Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory [FCT].
The industrial action, led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), affected Nasarawa, Kaduna, Ebonyi states, and the FCT.
In Abuja, teachers and other workers expressed frustration over the failure of local councils to comply with the new wage structure announced for October and November 2024.
Similarly, ministries and state agencies in Kaduna saw their operations paralyzed as workers joined the strike.
The Kaduna State government responded by claiming it had started paying the minimum wage since October, except for adjustments to other allowances.
In Ebonyi State, Governor Francis Nwifuru announced a N75,000 minimum wage and claimed its implementation had begun.
However, workers dismissed the announcement as a baseless claim without real action, leading to their participation in the strike.
The governor issued a 72-hour ultimatum for workers to resume or face dismissal.
In Nasarawa, protests by organized labor similarly disrupted activities, with workers demanding full compliance with the wage agreement.
The strike highlights growing tensions between labor unions and state governments over the enforcement of wage increases, as workers remain firm in their demand for improved conditions and timely implementation of the agreed minimum wage.
