NLC, TUC announce indefinite strike in Taraba

Workers across Taraba State are set to down tools beginning Monday, August 11, following an indefinite strike declared by organised labour.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) jointly reached the decision during a meeting of the Joint State Administrative Council held on August 6.

The announcement was made in a joint statement signed by NLC Chairman, Peter Jediel, and TUC Chairman, Sule Abasu.

The labour leaders said the industrial actio was prompted by alleged irregularities in the operations of the state’s Biometric Data Capture Committee, which they claim have negatively impacted public servants.

They accused the committee of misconduct and criticised the state government for failing to address issues raised in an earlier ultimatum.

The statement reads, “Following the mandate of the joint state administrative council meeting of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress that the leadership should take all necessary action to effectuate the ultimatum in collaboration with other stakeholders to check the illegality perpetrated by the biometric data capture committee.”

It continued, “The organised Labour met on 6th August 2025 and resolved as follows:1] Strike is hereby declared to commence from the early hours of Monday, 11th August 2025.2] Mobilisation commences summed.3] All workers, civil society organizations, and the masses are hereby put on notice to stock their houses for all necessary provisions.”

Labour also directed its affiliates to establish local strike committees to coordinate efforts across ministries, departments, and agencies.

“Meanwhile, all units and branches of affiliates of the NLC and TUC, including civil societies in the state, should form strike implementation committees to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in their respective MDAs,” the statement added.

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