Workers in Osun State have commenced a three-day warning strike over the lingering dispute surrounding statutory allocations meant for local government councils.
The industrial action was directed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Osun State Council, in solidarity with the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), whose members have been affected by the prolonged disagreement over access to council funds.
The strike began at midnight on Sunday, November 8, and is scheduled to end at midnight on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
In a joint statement signed by the state NLC Chairman, Christopher Arapasopo, and Secretary, Victor Amusan, the labour union said the decision followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government and the Osun State Government.
According to the congress, the concerns raised in the ultimatum remained unresolved despite efforts to reach an agreement, leaving the union with no option but to proceed with the planned industrial action.
The NLC directed all its affiliate unions in the state to inform their members formally and ensure full compliance with the strike directive. It also warned that unions found deliberately undermining the action could face disciplinary measures.
The labour body maintained that the difficulties confronting local government employees should be treated as a collective concern, stressing that protecting workers’ rights, welfare and economic security was the responsibility of the entire labour movement.
The dispute over local government allocations is linked to the prolonged political struggle between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and rival political interests over control of local government administration in Osun State.
The crisis has persisted since February 2025, when violence erupted during attempts to take control of several council secretariats. Police confirmed six deaths during the unrest.
The latest strike is expected to intensify pressure on the relevant authorities to resolve the disagreement over local government funds and address the concerns of affected workers.
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