Workers begin three-day warning strike

Public service workers affiliated with the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council have initiated a three-day warning strike, set to begin on October 2, 2026, and conclude on October 4, 2026. This action is being taken due to reported worsening economic and mental hardships impacting workers and their families. The council has directed its leaders nationwide to mobilize for this industrial action, which will commence at midnight on Friday, October 2, and conclude on Sunday, October 4.

The decision to strike stems from the federal government's perceived failure to address previous requests submitted to President Bola Tinubu on September 21, 2026. The council's circular, dated October 1, 2026, emphasizes that all public servants in federal, state, and local government services are to participate in this strike, underscoring the shared suffering of all workers, their dependents, and vulnerable Nigerians.

The council has previously demanded measures to alleviate the economic burden, including a reduction in petrol prices, a wage increase for workers, and the commencement of negotiations for a new national minimum wage. The current strike is a direct response to these ongoing issues, as workers across the nation face escalating living costs and declining purchasing power.

The council remains confident in the outcome of this strike, urging public servants to disseminate the notice and reiterate its commitment to addressing the workers' plight.