The FCT NLC chapter has initiated a strike from December 1, 2024, following the area councils' refusal to implement the minimum wage and pay pending entitlements. In contrast, the Sokoto state chapter has suspended a scheduled strike after the governor announced the introduction of a new N70,000 minimum wage in January 2025, aligning with the NLC's broader goals.
The FCT chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for a strike starting December 1, 2024, due to unresolved issues with the minimum wage and pending entitlements for workers in the six area councils. However, the Sokoto state chapter of the NLC has suspended its planned strike after the Sokoto governor announced the implementation of a new N70,000 minimum wage in January 2025.
The NLC in Sokoto expressed support for this decision and pledged assistance in ensuring the new wage benefits only genuinely employed workers
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