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Nigeria faces a potential nationwide blackout as the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has begun an indefinite strike over unmet welfare demands, including non-payment of salaries since April 2025 and the non-implementation of the national minimum wage. The union directed its members to withdraw services immediately, accusing the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) of handling staff concerns with “kid gloves.”

  • The strike commenced on Wednesday after the expiration of a prior ultimatum.
  • Key issues include unpaid salaries, casualization, and a lack of working tools.
  • NUEE warned that the electricity supply industry is “going down the drain.”
  • The union last went on strike in June 2024, causing major power disruptions.
  • TCN has yet to issue an official response to the industrial action.
  • Eight major grievances were listed, including non-payment of retirement benefits.
  • Workers also cited a lack of operational vehicles and safety equipment.
  • The strike threatens to paralyze the power supply across the country.
When those who keep the lights on are left in the dark, the entire nation feels the shadow, a stark reminder that energy flows not just through cables, but through dignity.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria