Nigeria Labour Congress Issues Ultimatum Over Petrol and Wage Pressures

The Nigeria Labour Congress has formally issued a two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government regarding critical labor issues, specifically focusing on the price of petrol and the adequacy of the national minimum wage. This urgent directive was announced following a joint meeting of the National Executive Council and Central Working Committee held in Abuja, setting a firm deadline for action. The Congress explicitly stated that the current minimum wage has become inadequate due to the depreciation of the naira and the escalating cost of living for Nigerian workers. The demand is clear: the Federal Government must commence the renegotiation of the national minimum wage before the end of October to address these pressing economic challenges. The NLC also called for a new wage structure that would reflect the prevailing cost of living and provide workers with a living wage capable of preserving their dignity. Additionally, the Congress demanded an immediate reduction in the pump price of petrol to the level it was when the current minimum wage was signed into law in 2024. These demands are backed by the NLC's assertion that the rising cost of petrol has contributed to higher overall,