By our reporter 28.6.2026
Workers under the aegis of the Federal Workers Forum (FWF) said they will begin a nationwide protest following unpaid wage awards and the Federal government’s lack of willingness to review the national minimum wage from ₦70,000 to ₦300,000.
According to a statement signed by Andrew Emelize national coordinate of the forum and Ayodele Ogundele general secretary said workers will commence a nationwide protest starting Monday June 29.
“The Federal Government has openly agreed with our position that federal workers are poorly paid, exploited and dehumanised. A recent statement by the Chief of Staff Hon Femi Gbajabiamila says it all.
“However, what is surprising is the government’s continued insensitivity to the suffering of federal workers despite repeated calls by the Federal Workers Forum.
“We are going ahead with our planned national protest against insecurity and hardship. Federal workers are tired of false hope. We are not slaves; we are citizens, and we demand justice. Federal workers will definitely protest. There is no going back,” the Forum declared.
The Forum alleged submitted that the Federal government has failed fully implement the ₦70,000 minimum wage and was still owing workers several entitlements, including outstanding wage award balances dating back to June 2024, promotion arrears, the 40 per cent peculiar allowance and other benefits.
The Forum therefore demanded an immediate review of workers’ salaries, proposing a minimum wage of ₦300,000 and a maximum salary of ₦1.5 million for directors on Grade Level 17.
Nigerian workers...more work and less pay.