The proposed nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), slated for December 1, 2024, faces significant resistance as several state chapters withdraw their participation.
Despite President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a N70,000 minimum wage in July and subsequent commitments by some states to pay above this amount, 13 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are yet to implement the wage increase.
States like Imo, Sokoto, Oyo, Katsina, and Akwa Ibom announced they would not partake in the strike, citing agreements with their respective state governments on wage adjustments.
However, states such as Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Zamfara confirmed their participation, citing delays or lack of implementation.
The NLC national leadership remains firm, dismissing excuses from states yet to comply, and warned that verbal commitments without formal implementation agreements will not deter industrial action.
The strike is expected to proceed as planned in non-compliant states.
Stay tuned to NIGPOST for updates on this developing story.
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