Nigerian Federal Workers Back NLC’s December 17 Nationwide Protest, Describe Action As Long Overdue

Federal workers under the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) have thrown their weight behind the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)’s planned nationwide protest scheduled for December 17, 2025, describing it as a long-overdue national intervention. The workers accused the Federal Government of failing in its core responsibilities amid worsening insecurity, economic hardship, poor healthcare delivery, and underfunding of education. They called on all Nigerians to join the protest, urged labour unity with the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and demanded the immediate payment of outstanding wage arrears owed to federal workers.