Organised labour in the federal public service has issued a Friday ultimatum to the Federal Government.
They are demanding the immediate release of funds to settle three months’ outstanding wage awards and other pending allowances owed to workers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
Organised Labour, through the leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, (Trade Union Side), warned that failure to meet its Friday, February 27, 2026, deadline would compel the eight unions in the civil service to take decisive action.
They accused the Federal Government of deliberately withholding funds meant for workers, despite agencies reportedly being ready to process payments once funds are released.
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The wage award dispute, which has lingered for over two years, followed the Federal Government’s approval of a N70,000 minimum wage after the removal of fuel subsidy.
Labour leaders say while partial payments were made after sustained pressure, three months remain unpaid since July 2024, creating growing tension within the federal workforce.
(Vanguard)
