NLC Sets October 27 Deadline for FG to Meet Workers’ Demands or Face Nationwide Strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given the Federal Government until October 27, 2026, to meet workers’ demands or face a possible nationwide strike that could disrupt economic activities.

The union’s Acting General Secretary, Benson Upah, announced the deadline in a statement on Thursday after a meeting with the Minister of Labour.

The NLC is demanding a reduction in petrol prices and an increase in the national minimum wage, which currently stands at ₦70,000.

Petrol prices have reached as high as ₦1,429 per litre, according to the information provided by the union.

Following the meeting, the NLC said the Federal Government had made no concrete commitments to address its demands.

As a result, the union said the issues remained unresolved.