National Assembly Staff Protest Unpaid Wages, Allowances

National Assembly staff protest over unpaid minimum wage and allowances, demanding urgent intervention from the federal legislature.

National Assembly staff protesting unpaid wages and allowances at the federal legislature

Workers at the National Assembly have stepped out in protest. They are demanding the payment of their unpaid allowances and the full implementation of the national minimum wage.

A video shared by The ICIR captured the frustrated staff holding placards and chanting solidarity songs. They are tired of what they describe as persistent neglect by the authorities.

Their grievances are piling up. The workers allege salary irregularities, short payments, and the non-payment of housing and wardrobe allowances. They also complained about inadequate Salah bonuses.

According to the protesters, internal appeals have yielded no results. They say the failure of management to address these statutory entitlements left them with no choice but to demonstrate publicly.

This is not the first time legislative workers are crying out. Staff of the National Assembly Service Commission recently staged a similar demonstration over worsening hunger and economic hardship.

During that earlier protest, workers barricaded the commission's entrance. They accused the leadership of insensitivity, carrying placards that read "Hunger is Killing Commission Staff" and "Our Management Failed Us."

The NASC workers argued that massive funds meant for welfare were unaccounted for. With the rising cost of living, they stressed that their salaries can no longer feed their families.

These protests reflect a broader national crisis. Across several sectors, Nigerian workers are demanding better welfare as inflation and food prices continue to soar.