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NLC demands Federal Government refund allegedly diverted NSITF funds within seven days.
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Immediate constitution of PENCOM Governing Board also demanded.
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Failure to comply could trigger indefinite nationwide strike affecting economic activities.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to refund workers’ funds allegedly diverted from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and to immediately constitute the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM).
The directive followed a Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, presided over by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero.
The CWC accused the government of ignoring the mismanagement of workers’ welfare funds, weakening the nation’s pension administration.
“Enough is enough. Nigerian workers will not stand idly by while their sweat and future are stolen,” the statement read.
The labour body warned that if the government fails to meet its demands within the seven-day window, workers across the country would be mobilised for an indefinite strike.
The CWC also announced the dissolution of the NLC leadership in Edo State, though reasons for the action were not disclosed.
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The ultimatum intensifies tensions between organised labour and the Federal Government over workers’ welfare. The NLC had recently criticised policies it described as attempts to “criminalise strikes.”
Nigerians now face the prospect of a nationwide shutdown that could severely affect economic operations if the dispute remains unresolved.
Strike threat underscores unresolved pension mismanagement issues.
Dissolution of Edo State NLC leadership adds internal union tension.
Immediate government action is critical to avert nationwide disruption.
