The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is trending after it issued a strong warning to the Lagos State Government and Dangote Refinery over the controversial detention of 89 workers.
The situation began when the Lagos Police Command paraded 89 young men allegedly loitering in the Lekki area. Initially presented as suspected criminals, it was later revealed that the detained individuals were contract labourers working at Dangote Refinery. This revelation sparked outrage among labour unions, with the NLC accusing authorities of unlawful arrest and public misrepresentation.
According to the Daily Trust, the NLC has threatened a full-scale showdown if the workers are not immediately released and rehabilitated. The union insists that the police action was not only unjust but also dehumanizing, especially after it was confirmed by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, that the men were indeed staff of Dangote Refinery contractors.
The NLC has demanded an apology, restitution, and a formal commitment to protect workers’ rights. It also called on Dangote Group to take full responsibility for the welfare and dignity of its labour force.
The outrage highlights deeper concerns about the treatment of informal and contract workers in Nigeria’s mega projects. Labour advocates argue that this case is symbolic of widespread abuse and neglect of low-tier employees, especially in industrial zones like Lekki.
As the NLC mobilizes its branches nationwide, the issue continues to trend on social media and in the press, turning the spotlight on corporate accountability, workers’ rights, and police conduct.
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