Nigerian Scrap Dealers Launch 15-Day Strike Over Pricing Issues

Scrap dealers across Nigeria, represented by the National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria, began a 15-day nationwide warning strike on October 1, 2026. The Deputy National President, Aminu Hassan Soja, announced the strike during a press conference in Kano, citing unfair practices by iron-smelting companies that allegedly result in losses of ₦4 million per truckload.

The association's grievances include arbitrary reductions in scrap value after delivery and disputed weighing procedures, which they claim lead to significant financial losses. Soja reported instances where dealers delivered one tonne of scrap but were compensated for much less due to discrepancies in weighing.

The association also expressed concerns about the impact of international market conditions on local dealers and the quality of steel products, warning that tampering with specifications could affect the construction sector.