Organised labour has directed its state councils and civil society allies across Nigeria to begin mobilising for possible nationwide action after a meeting with the Federal Government over petrol prices and minimum wage renegotiation ended without a resolution.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), in a joint statement, said they presented their demands in good faith during the meeting held on October 22, 2026.
The demands include a reduction in petrol prices to 2024 levels, renegotiation of the national minimum wage, implementation of agreed tax relief, the JOHESU terms of settlement, and the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council’s (JPSNC) demands on peculiar allowance, wage award and hazard allowance.
However, organised labour said the government delegation came without the necessary mandate to negotiate substantively, leaving the issues unresolved.
The Federal Government reportedly requested that the meeting be adjourned until Tuesday, October 27, to allow it to assemble relevant ministers and heads of departments and agencies for further discussions.
The NLC, through its Acting Secretary-General, Benson Upah, said labour remained committed to dialogue but would not accept indefinite delays. It warned that its relevant organs would decide on the next course of action if no meaningful progress was made at the next meeting.
Organised labour urged workers and the public to remain calm while calling on its affiliates, state councils and civil society allies to prepare for possible nationwide action as negotiations continue.