Nigerian Workers Confront FG Over Rising Hardship and Broken Promises

Nigerian Workers Confront FG Over Harsh Living Conditions

Tensions between organized labour and the Federal Government have intensified as workers ramp up pressure over worsening living conditions and unmet promises.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and other unions accuse the government of failing to honor previous agreements on wage adjustments, cost-of-living relief measures, and improved welfare for civil servants. They argue that inflation, rising fuel costs, and stagnant salaries have left millions struggling to survive.

Protesters, dressed in red and carrying placards, demanded urgent government action, warning that continued neglect could trigger nationwide strikes. Labour leaders stressed that the demonstrations were not only about wages but about the dignity and survival of Nigerian workers.

The Federal Government has yet to announce a concrete response, leaving uncertainty over how the dispute will be resolved. For many Nigerians, the outcome could determine whether the already.