Nigeria, Aug. 14 -- The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has set a seven-day ultimatum for the Federal Government due to its failure to constitute the governing board of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM).

NLC also raised concerns about the government's alleged diversion of workers' funds through the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).

In a communique signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the Central Working Committee convened on August 13, 2025, to discuss pressing issues concerning Nigerian workers and the broader trade union movement. The meeting addressed the leadership crisis within the Edo State Council of the NLC and highlighted alarming developments concerning the NSITF.

The communique expressed outrage at what it ter...