ABUJA – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) FCT Council has officially ordered a massive mobilization of its members for a protest.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) FCT Council called on its affiliate unions to mobilize workers for the mass protest scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026, citing unmet demands and unresolved issues affecting workers’ welfare.
The protest, expected to draw 30,000 workers, aims to draw attention to workers grievances and push for concrete actions from the government
In a directive issued late Saturday by the Council Chairperson, Comrade Stephen Knabayi, affiliate unions were provided with specific “minimum quotas” for member participation to ensure a significant turnout at the nation’s capital.
The council has designated Labour House as the primary assembly point.
Workers are expected to gather as early as 7:00 AM to commence the demonstration.
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM Prompt
Venue: Labour House, Abuja
Participants have been instructed to appear in their respective union attires to demonstrate a unified and organized front.
Participating Unions and Affiliates :
The following unions and organizations are expected to join the mass protest:
NUT – Nigeria Union of Teachers
TUC – Trade Union Congress
MHWUN – Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria
NCSU – Nigeria Civil Service Union
AUPTRE – Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees
NULGE – Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees
NUEE – National Union of Electricity Employees
NUPSTRAW – National Union of Printing, Publishing and Paper Products Workers
NANNM – National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives
NUJ – Nigeria Union of Journalists
OKADA – Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairers and Riders Association
RATAWU – Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union
NASU – Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions
PENGASSAN – Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria
NUAAE – Nigeria Union of Agriculture and Allied Employees
NUAHP – Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals
SASSGOC – Senior Staff Association of Government Owned Companies
SUCCOEN – Staff Union of Colleges of Education Nigeria
NUPENG – Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers
COASU – Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union
NUCECFWW – National Union of Civil Engineering, Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers
NUMW – Nigeria Union of Mine Workers
AUATON – Amalgamated Union of App-based Transport Workers of Nigeria
NURTW – National Union of Road Transport Workers
NUATE – National Union of Air Transport Employees
JUSUN – Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria
NUR – Nigeria Union of Railwaymen
NUP – Nigeria Union of Pensioners
NUTGTWUN – National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria
MOUN – Metal Products Senior Staff Association of Nigeria
NUBIFIE – National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institution Employees
NUPTE – National Union of Postal and Telecommunication Employees
PRISCTUN – Printing and Publishing Senior Staff Consultative Association of Nigeria
NUHPSW – National Union of Hotels and Personal Services Workers
JUAC – Joint Union Action Committee (Representing all FCTA staff)
