JNPSNC Launches Three-Day Strike Over Economic Hardship

Civil servants represented by the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) initiated a three-day warning strike starting at midnight on October 2, 2026, and concluding on October 4, 2026. This action was prompted by the Federal Government's alleged inaction regarding requests submitted to President Bola Tinubu on September 21, 2026.

The circular, signed by National Secretary Olowoyo Gbenga, called for mobilization of public servants across federal, state, and local government services to participate in the strike. The JNPSNC expressed that the economic and mental hardships faced by workers have become unbearable, urging immediate action to highlight these issues.

The council's demands include a reduction in petrol prices to N500 per litre, an immediate wage award, and the establishment of a tripartite committee to negotiate a new national minimum wage ahead of 2027. The circular concluded with a call for members to disseminate the strike notice and expressed confidence in achieving favorable outcomes.