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During the 2025 May Day celebrations at Eagle Square, Abuja, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) jointly called for an increase in the retirement age for all civil and public servants from 60 to 65 years, and an extension of service years from 35 to 40. Labour leaders Joe Ajaero and Festus Osifo emphasized that this adjustment would align with existing provisions for teachers, health professionals, and judges .
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The unions also presented a 20-point demand to the Federal Government, addressing issues such as inflation, unemployment, and insecurity. They urged for salary adjustments to match economic realities, restoration of gratuity payments, and automatic pension adjustments to reflect inflation. Additionally, they called for the withdrawal of tax bills before the National Assembly, citing a lack of worker input in their conception .
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President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, acknowledged the economic hardships faced by Nigerians and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare. He emphasized the need for transparency, inclusivity, and dialogue to create an environment where every worker feels valued and empowered .
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