The strike includes all federal, state, and local government employees, as well as staff from various ministries and agencies. Union leaders are demanding a significant reduction in petrol prices, a wage award, and immediate negotiations for a new minimum wage set at N500,000 by 2027.
In a letter to President Bola Tinubu dated September 21, the JNPSNC outlined their grievances, which were notably ignored during the President's Independence Anniversary Address. Union leaders expressed deep disappointment over the lack of concrete relief measures for the escalating hardships faced by the populace.
The council's circular, issued by JNPSNC National Secretary Olowoyo Gbenga, urged total compliance with the strike, stating, “An injury to one is an injury to all.” The leaders reiterated that the current fuel prices, ranging from N1,400 to N2,000 per litre, are unacceptable and severely impacting workers’ livelihoods.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has voiced its support for the strike, highlighting the erosion of workers' purchasing power amid rising inflation and stagnant wages. The NLC called on the government to explore immediate measures to lower petrol prices and implement a nationwide wage award.
With the ongoing economic turmoil, the JNPSNC is demanding urgent action to alleviate the pressure on Nigerian workers and their families. The strike aims to draw attention to these pressing issues, as frustrations mount in the face of government inaction.
As the strike commences, public servants are mobilizing across the nation, with union leaders emphasizing the need for solidarity. They assert that the time for action is now, as the struggles of workers cannot be ignored any longer.
The situation remains tense as the JNPSNC prepares to press forward with their demands, highlighting the critical intersection of labor rights and economic stability in Nigeria.
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