President Bola Tinubu and state governors under the Progressive Governors Forum are holding a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections gather pace.
The meeting is taking place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and is hosted by the governors. It is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the State House Banquet Hall, where the President is attending as Special Guest of Honour.
The gathering brings together federal and state leaders with organised labour at a time when the country is facing economic strain and political calculations are beginning to shape discussions toward the next election cycle.
Inviting the labour union to the State House is seen as an effort to open direct talks between the government and workers’ representatives.
The engagement comes amid rising living costs, wage concerns and debates over recent economic reforms. Labour leaders are expected to use the opportunity to present their demands directly to the President.
Sources within the labour movement disclosed that the union plans to submit its charter of demands during the session. Among the issues raised are calls for better wages, protection of jobs and support for workers affected by economic changes and climate-related policies.
The document also proposes the creation of a Just Transition Fund to support workers and communities that may suffer job losses due to reforms. It seeks large-scale investment in green jobs, training programmes to help workers gain new skills, and stronger social protection measures.
The union is also pushing for regular dialogue involving government, employers and labour to ensure workers have a voice in policy decisions.
There are also demands for expanded pension coverage, improved access to healthcare and unemployment support for those who lose their jobs. Labour leaders want firm assurances that reforms will not lead to mass layoffs without safety measures in place.
The meeting is coming at a time when relations between the government and labour have been under strain due to disputes over wages, fuel subsidy removal and rising inflation.
Union insiders believe the outcome of the talks will show whether the government is ready to move from promises to action.
Political watchers say the discussion may also affect alliances ahead of 2027. With millions of members across key sectors, the labour union remains a strong force that can shape public opinion, especially during economic hardship.
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