Edo govt, NLC strike peace deal as Labour moves to restore electricity
The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Edo State Government have reached a peace agreement to resolve a long-standing dispute over the recognition of a caretaker committee. As part of the deal, electricity services in the state are expected to be restored.
Why it matters
The resolution ends a significant labor dispute that had left the state without power and paralyzed local union operations.
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Edo State Government have resolved their prolonged dispute, with the state government agreeing to recognise the NLC caretaker committee.
As part of the truce, the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, is expected to take steps towards restoring electricity to the state that has been in total darkness since Monday.
The NLC Acting General Secretary, Benson Upah, said the resolution followed a meeting brokered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, at his residence on Friday, October 23, 2026.
According to Upah, the meeting was attended by the Edo State Governor, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, former Governor of the State and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole and the Minister of Labour and Employment.
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