Nigeria: King's College Concession - Tuc Directs Suspension of Industrial Action
[Leadership] The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has directed its affiliate unions to suspend the ongoing industrial action over the concession of King's College, Lagos, following assurances from the Federal Government on the protection of workers' jobs.
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has directed its affiliated unions to halt industrial action regarding the concession of King's College, Lagos. The decision came after assurances from the Federal Government regarding the protection of workers' jobs. The directive was issued by TUC General Secretary, Nuhu Toro, following an emergency meeting with Education Minister, Tunji Alausa, in Abuja on Monday.
The disagreement arose from the Federal Government's decision to grant King's College to the King's College Old Boys Association (KCOBA) through a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement. The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) and other education sector unions had instructed workers in federal unity colleges to refrain from resuming academic activities pending further notice, disrupting the start of the 2026/2027 academic session.
The unions voiced concerns over potential job losses and alterations to existing terms and conditions due to the concession. After the meeting with the minister, Toro conveyed the TUC's concerns and the government's explanations. Toro affirmed that the suspension of industrial action was temporary, pending the examination of the relevant policy document by a committee established to address the unions' issues.
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