LG allocation: Osun NLC orders three-day sympathy strike

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Osun NLC Orders Three-Day Sympathy Strike Over Local Government Allocation Issues

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Osun State has directed its affiliate unions to embark on a three-day sympathy strike in solidarity with the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE).

Background: Local Government Allocation Crisis

• The strike is in response to the continued withholding of local government statutory allocations in Nigeria.
• The crisis has been ongoing for several months, causing hardship for NULGE members.

NLC Statement on Strike

In a statement signed by the NLC State Chairman, Christopher Abimbola Arapaso, and State Secretary, Victor O. Amusan, the labour body expressed its solidarity with NULGE.

"The hardship confronting our colleagues at NULGE is a collective concern of the entire labour movement," the statement reads.

Timeline: When and Where

• The strike is scheduled to commence at midnight on Sunday, November 7th, 2026.
• The strike will take place in Osun State, Nigeria.

Communication to Members

The NLC has instructed affiliate unions to communicate the strike directive to their members in writing.

"All affiliate unions are advised to communicate the directive to their members through written communication," the statement said.

Implications for Local Government Workers

The strike will have significant implications for local government workers in Osun State.

"The strike will negatively impact on the provision of essential services to the public by local government workers," the statement added.

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<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>