- The NEC expressed alarm over the rising wave of insecurity, particularly the abduction of 24 schoolgirls in Kebbi State
- According to the NEC, the December 17 protest aims to draw attention to insecurity, rising poverty, industrial unrest
- It accused the Federal Government of deploying divide-and-rule tactics that hinder negotiations with unions
The Nigeria Labour Congress has announced a nationwide protest scheduled for December 17, 2025, demanding urgent government intervention in what it describes as a worsening national crisis.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the planned action follows the union’s National Executive Council meeting held at its Lagos sub-secretariat on December 4.
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The NEC expressed alarm over the rising wave of insecurity, particularly the abduction of 24 schoolgirls in Kebbi State, a tragedy that also claimed the lives of two staff members.
The union criticised the withdrawal of security officers before the attack and warned that the frequent targeting of schoolchildren has reached a frightening scale.
The NLC condemned the government’s handling of the education sector, noting that universities continue to operate with dilapidated facilities, outdated teaching tools and unpaid entitlements.
It accused the Federal Government of deploying divide-and-rule tactics that hinder negotiations with unions and weaken the push for equitable remuneration.
The communiqué also reviewed the ongoing strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions, stating that the withdrawal of nurses was troubling. The NLC warned that failure to resolve the impasse could lead to full solidarity action involving all its affiliates.
The union further announced the revival of the Labour–Civil Society Coalition to fortify collaboration on national advocacy. It also voiced dissatisfaction with developments in the Labour Party, alleging interference by commercial interests.
As a result, it resolved to withdraw members from the controversial caretaker committees and explore alliances with parties sympathetic to workers’ ideals.
According to the NEC, the December 17 protest aims to draw attention to insecurity, rising poverty, industrial unrest and political meddling, insisting that Nigerian workers must remain resolute in defending democracy and social justice.
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