NLC Issues FG Two-Week Ultimatum On Petrol Price, Minimum Wage
The labour body warned of further action if the government fails to act on fuel costs, wage talks and outstanding settlement terms.
- The Nigeria Labour Congress issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government on Thursday, demanding petrol price reductions and national minimum wage renegotiation beginning Friday, October 9, 2026.
- According to the Congress, the high cost of Premium Motor Spirit has had a 'cascading effect' on transportation and food, worsening hardship as workers' wages were rendered worthless by inflation and naira depreciation.
- NLC President Joe Ajaero demanded immediate tax relief, wage awards, and implementation of outstanding agreements with the Joint Health Sector Unions and Joint Public Sector Negotiating Council from February 5, 2026.
- Ajaero urged affiliates to remain on 'high alert' for 'decisive efforts' against detrimental policies, warning the NLC will take further action if the Federal Government fails to meet its demands within two weeks.
- Reaffirming its 'historical responsibility' to resist exploitation, the Congress stated workers cannot afford 'food, shelter, healthcare, transportation, and education' on current wages, framing these demands as essential to restore dignity.
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Nigeria: Labour Gives Govt Two-Week Ultimatum to Revert Petrol Price to 2024 Level
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NLC gives FG two-week ultimatum to cut petrol price, renegotiate minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to reduce petrol prices and commence the renegotiation of the national minimum wage. The ultimatum was contained in a communiqué signed by NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, after a joint meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) and Central Working Committee […] NLC gives FG two-week ultimatum to cut petrol price, renegotiate minimum wage
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TheCitizen - It's all about youNLC draws battle line with FG, gives 14-day ultimatum on petrol, wages
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has given the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to take urgent measures to reduce the price of petrol and commence the renegotiation of the national minimum wage, warning that failure to meet its demands could trigger further action by the labour movement.
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