Press Statement. 20/09/2026 DON’T CONCESSION KINGS COLLEGE The preceding week was awash with protests from various entities against attempts by government to concession the management of Kings College, Lagos to the alumni of the college, as a pilot in preparation for more concessions of more unity colleges. The reason for the […]
Press Statement16th September 2026 SAVE THE SITUATION NOW We are seriously concerned by the rising cost of the pump price of petrol across the country. In mega urban cities where petrol is readily available, the cost ranges from N1,430. In less accessible areas, the cost is much worse. This has inflicted […]
Press Statement(05/09/2026) The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announces with sadness the passing of Comrade Maureen Onyia-Ekwuazi, a respected trade unionist and labour activist in the United States where she had gone for treatment in the course of her protracted illness. Maureen joined the NLC in April 1993 and served for over […]
Press Statement(25/06/2026) RESPECT RIGHTS OF OTHERS We are appalled by the conduct of the DSS at the Federal High Court, Abuja while taking into custody Mr Omoyele Sowore. The rowdy scene, bullish behaviour, the mass intimidation by the personnel and the humiliation of Sowore were totally unnecessary and embarrassing to an […]
Press Statement(03/06/2026) ACT NOW BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE The Nigeria Labour Congress wishes to express solidarity with the striking members of NUT (Nigeria Union of Teachers) over the serial cases of abduction of its members and students/pupils. The national and well-co-ordinated action represents the resolve of Teachers to take their […]
Press Statement Address This Security Challenge Now About a week ago when an estimated 39 pupils and 7 teachers were taken away from Community High School and L.A Basic School, Ahoro Esinele; and First Baptist School (Nursery and Primary)Yawota, all in Oriire Local Government Council of Oyo State, the general reaction, […]
