Members of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) staged a protest at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja, picketing the premises over unpaid allowance arrears and other emoluments.
The protesters, clad in red T-shirts, locked the gates, effectively shutting down operations at the ministry.
Placards displayed during the protest highlighted grievances related to outstanding financial entitlements owed to staff, with some sources indicating that workers are owed a substantial amount of N1.2 billion.
A civil servant at the ministry confirmed that access to the premises had been disrupted by the protest, stating, “You can see that our office has been blocked. We don’t even know the full reason yet.” The Ministry of Finance has not issued an official statement regarding the protest or the specific demands of the TUC.
The development adds to growing unrest among government workers over wage issues and delayed benefits, which observers say may escalate if left unaddressed.
