The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to reduce the price of petrol and begin the renegotiation of the national minimum wage, warning that failure to meet its demands could trigger further action by the labour movement.
The ultimatum was contained in a communiqué issued after a joint meeting of the NLC National Executive Council and Central Working Committee at Labour House, Abuja.
In the communiqué signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, the NLC said the deadline would begin on Friday, October 9, 2026.
The Congress directed its affiliates and progressive allies to remain on high alert and prepared for what it described as “decisive efforts” against policies it considers detrimental to workers and the wider population.
The labour body said the decisions followed discussions on what it described as the worsening economic, political and survival crises confronting workers and Nigerians.
On the national minimum wage, the NLC said the value of workers’ earnings had been significantly eroded by the depreciation of the naira and the rising cost of living.
It added that Nigerian workers could no longer afford basic necessities, including “food, shelter, healthcare, transportation, and education” on their current wages.
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