The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed workers across Osun State to embark on a three-day sympathy strike over the continued withholding of statutory allocations meant for local government areas.
The industrial action, which began at midnight on Sunday, November 8, is scheduled to end at midnight on Wednesday, November 11.
The directive was issued in solidarity with the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in the state.
In a statement signed by the Osun NLC Chairman, Christopher Arapasopo, and Secretary, Victor Amusan, the congress said the decision followed the failure of the Federal Government and Osun State Government to resolve the issues raised in a seven-day ultimatum over the withheld funds.
The union said it had exhausted reasonable avenues for dialogue before proceeding with the strike, in line with resolutions reached at an emergency meeting of its State Executive Council on October 28.
All affiliate unions were directed to inform their members in writing and ensure full compliance across workplaces.
The NLC warned that any union found deliberately undermining the directive would face disciplinary action.
It urged workers to remain united in the struggle to protect their rights, welfare, dignity and economic security, stressing that the hardship faced by NULGE members was a concern for the entire labour movement.
Dispute over local government funds
The dispute over control of local government administration and allocations in Osun has persisted between the state government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) since February 2025.
The disagreement has previously sparked violence at several local government secretariats. Police had confirmed six deaths during the crisis, including that of Remi Abbas, the then APC-elected chairman of Irewole Local Government Area.
The NLC’s latest action is aimed at mounting pressure for the release of the funds and resolving the ongoing dispute.
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