The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued the Federal Government a seven-day ultimatum to refund allegedly diverted workers’ funds from the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and immediately constitute the Governing Board of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM).
This was contained in a communiqué issued after its Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the NLC warned that failure to meet these demands would trigger a nationwide strike.
The meeting, chaired by NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, reviewed pressing issues affecting Nigerian workers, the trade union movement, and the state of the nation. 
The CWC accused the government of neglecting workers’ welfare and undermining pension administration, insisting that the alleged diversion of funds must be addressed without delay.
The NLC also announced the dissolution of its Edo State leadership, citing undisclosed reasons.
“Enough is enough. Nigerian workers will not stand idly by while their sweat and future are stolen,” the communiqué declared.
