The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Osun State has directed its affiliate unions to begin a three-day solidarity strike over the continued withholding of statutory allocations meant for local government councils.
The industrial action began at midnight on Sunday, November 8, 2026, and is scheduled to continue until midnight on Wednesday, November 11.
The directive was issued in solidarity with the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), whose members have been affected by the prolonged dispute.
NLC Says Seven-Day Ultimatum Expired
In a statement signed by Osun NLC Chairman Christopher Arapasopo and Secretary Victor Amusan, the congress said it had exhausted efforts to resolve the matter through dialogue.
The labour organisation explained that it previously issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government and Osun State Government, requesting action on the withheld allocations.
However, the NLC said the issues remained unresolved after the ultimatum expired.
The decision to embark on industrial action followed an emergency meeting of the State Executive Council held on October 28.
The congress directed affiliated unions to communicate the strike decision to their members and ensure compliance.
Local Government Dispute Continues
The strike is connected to a prolonged political and administrative disagreement over the control of local government councils in Osun State.
The dispute between the state government and the All Progressives Congress has persisted since February 2025.
The struggle over council administration has previously resulted in violent confrontations and the disruption of local government activities.
The NLC said the continued withholding of allocations had created difficulties for council workers and affected their welfare.
The union maintained that the dispute required a coordinated response from the wider labour movement.
Public Services Face Possible Disruption
The strike directive could affect operations at government offices and public institutions where NLC-affiliated unions comply with the action.
However, the full level of participation and its impact on public services had not been established when the strike was announced.
Further developments will depend on negotiations among labour leaders, government representatives and other parties involved in the local government dispute.
The industrial action is expected to continue until Wednesday unless the union announces a change to its directive.
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