Public sector workers in Nigeria, including those from federal, state, and local governments, have started a three-day warning strike to protest against the government's failure to address their concerns about economic hardships. The strike, organized by the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), aims to highlight issues such as the high cost of petrol, which has risen significantly since the removal of subsidies, leading to increased living costs for many Nigerians. The unions involved have expressed disappointment that President Bola Tinubu did not respond to their demands during his recent Independence Day speech. They are specifically asking for the price of petrol to be reduced to 500 Naira per litre, an increase in wages to help cope with rising costs, and the establishment of a committee to negotiate a new minimum wage by 2027. The unions argue that the current economic situation is making life very difficult for workers and their families, and they believe immediate action is necessary to alleviate this suffering. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has also supported the strike, emphasizing that the rising costs of living are affecting workers' purchasing power and calling for urgent government measures to address these issues.
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