The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed workers nationwide to mark this year’s May Day with street rallies over the non-implementation of the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act in some states.
The NLC gave the directive in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ugboaja, on Friday in Abuja.
The statement is titled: “Observe 2026 May Day on the Streets if the National Minimum Wage Act has not been fully implemented in your state.”
The congress said the directive was necessary due to alleged violations of the law by some state governments.
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NLC pointed out that there would be no indoor ceremonies or official receptions in states where the new wage had not been fully implemented.
“Workers are to assemble at labour houses, union secretariats or public squares by 7:00 a.m. on May 1, 2026.
“From there, they are to embark on peaceful and organised street processions across state capitals.
“The processions are to terminate at State Government Houses, Houses of Assembly, or offices of Heads of Service,” the statement read.
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