National Assembly activities shutdown as NLC, TUC strike unfolds

Activities in the National Assembly have been brought to a standstill following the commencement of an indefinite strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).

By morning hours, the second gate to the complex was blocked by two 16-seater buses, while the annexe building’s entrance was also barricaded. Officials from both unions were present to enforce and oversee the strike.

Workers who were denied entrance congregated in clusters, discussing the situation.

Efforts to interview union officials were unsuccessful, as they cited a lack of authority to speak with the press. They directed journalists to contact the union presidents for inquiries.

This development follows unsuccessful attempts on Sunday by the NLC and TUC leadership to resolve the minimum wage impasse with the National Assembly leadership.