The Rivers State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has announced a seven-day warning strike, beginning midnight of Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

In a statement signed by the State Secretary, Comrade Sunday Adeniran, the union said the decision followed a resolution reached at the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting held on Monday, September 29, 2025.

According to the statement, all local government employees across the 23 local government areas of Rivers State are directed to withdraw their services immediately until further notice.

NULGE explained that the action became necessary due to what it described as the “callous and unfair action” of the Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area, who allegedly denied workers their salaries.

The union called on all branch chairmen and members to comply fully with the directive, stressing that solidarity was crucial to achieving their demands.