03 Jun 2024 | 12:51 PM UTC
Nigeria: Significant disruptions ongoing nationwide June 3 due to strike action /update 3
Severe disruptions to power supply and air travel ongoing in Nigeria June 3 due to nationwide strike. Reconfirm all transport services.
Significant disruptions are ongoing nationwide on June 3 due to a strike by various unions, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). The action is in response to demands regarding electricity tariffs and minimum wages. Various sectors are impacted including aviation, railway, electricity, and gas. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has noted ongoing power cuts nationwide. Striking participants have also blocked access to Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) airports. Disruptions to domestic and international flights have been reported.
Similar disruptions to various sectors (air, road, and maritime transport, utilities, government services, business operations, and healthcare services, among others) will likely continue over the coming days if no agreement is reached with the government. Additional related protests are likely, including along main roads, near government buildings in main urban centers, and at transport hubs, including airports. Clashes between protesters and security forces are possible, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive, block traffic, or ignore police orders to disperse.
Confirm all appointments and travel arrangements, including flights, until the strike ends. Allow extra time for travel. Avoid any demonstrations that materialize; if crowds form or violence occurs nearby, leave the area immediately. Do attempt to cross a roadblock. Heed instructions from security services. Reconfirm business appointments.
