Workers Shut Down Activities at Ministry of Finance Over Unpaid Allowances
Abuja, Nigeria – Members of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria have staged a massive protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja, effectively shutting down operations at the government office.
Protest Disrupts Ministry Operations
Dressed in red T-shirts, the aggrieved workers barricaded the ministry’s main entrance, preventing both pedestrian and vehicular movement in and out of the premises. The demonstration comes after months of failed negotiations between the union and ministry officials.
Union Leader Speaks Out
Patrick Solomon, Industrial Relations Officer of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority Branch, addressed journalists during the protest:
“We are here to protest the insensitivity to our requests and demands as a union and as members. We had certain challenges, and we have used all avenues to resolve the issues, but there were no listening ears.”
Solomon revealed that workers’ Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has been withheld for over 15 months, creating severe operational difficulties. He emphasized that critical allowances remain unpaid despite repeated appeals to the finance minister.
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