The Federal Workers Forum has threatened to mobilise federal workers for an indefinite nationwide strike following rising insecurity in the country and unresolved wage issues.
During an online meeting on Sunday, the forum criticised the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress for failing to step up and provide leadership on the issue.
In a statement to journalists, signed by its National Coordinator, Mr. Emelieze, and Secretary, Mr. Ayo Ogundele, the forum also accused the Federal Government of exploiting workers and failing to protect them.
According to the group, an online survey of its members overwhelmingly supported an immediate strike to address Nigeria’s current situation of hardship and insecurity.
The forum further claims that workers received substantially less because just N40,000 was added flat to salaries across all grade levels and the sum was taxed.
Additionally, the organisation said the Office of the Accountant-General later rejected the proposed 40 per cent peculiar allowance that the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, had announced would take effect from May 1, 2026.
It also included unpaid entitlements, such as unpaid Duty Tour Allowance arrears and two months’ worth of wage award arrears from July 2024.
The forum rejected a recent N100,000 minimum wage proposal by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, calling it a “Greek gift” meant to keep wages low, and describing it as a “wicked conspiracy against workers.”
On the issue of insecurity, the FWF said federal workers now lived daily in fear and uncertainty, with kidnappings and attacks becoming routine.
It specifically condemned recent kidnappings in Oyo and Borno states involving children and teachers.
