Banks, Public Schools Closed as NLC, TUC Strike Grounds FCT
The strike, initiated by the NLC and TUC, aims to push for an increase in the minimum wage for workers. The unions are demanding N494,000, while the government has proposed N60,000.
Binye-lum 
A nationwide strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has led to the closure of schools and banks within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Primary and secondary schools in the FCT initially opened on Monday, welcoming students and conducting their regular morning routines. However, by mid-morning, they were directed to close in compliance with the strike directives.
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Commercial banks along the AYA axis of Abuja also complied with the strike. Security guards at Access Bank and UBA confirmed that the banks were closed due to the industrial action. One guard at Access Bank stated, “The bank is closed due to the ongoing strike; sorry, you can’t come in.” Another guard at UBA mentioned, “Our salary is too small, so we are going on strike. We need more money. Banks are closed.”
The strike, initiated by the NLC and TUC, aims to push for an increase in the minimum wage for workers. The unions are demanding N494,000, while the government has proposed N60,000. Despite last-minute negotiations between National Assembly leaders and organized labor, no agreement was reached, and the strike commenced as planned.
TUC President Comrade Festus Osifo emphasized that labor leaders could not call off the strike without consulting their members, stating, “It is difficult and, in fact, impossible for us as labor leaders to call off the strike here. We need to communicate with our various organs, meaning that the industrial action starts on Monday as planned.”
The strike has caused significant disruptions across the FCT, affecting schools, banks, and other public services.
