Lagos Media Workers Protest Unpaid Wages

Lagos saw a wave of protests on Monday as media workers under the aegies of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and RATTAWU rallied for justice over unpaid minimum wages and exclusion from the state’s Oracle system.

A wave of protests hit Lagos on Monday as media workers from Lagos Television, Radio Lagos/Eko FM, and Traffic Radio took to the streets, demanding justice over unpaid minimum wages and their exclusion from the state’s Oracle Database system.

The workers, under the banners of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers’ Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), gathered early at the stations’ Agidingbi premises. With placards in hand and slogans on their lips, they made it clear that their grievances were directed at the Lagos State Government, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Carrying placards that read “Give us Oracle and take the revenue generated,” “We are open to Central Billing System,” and “Human capital development is key to organisational growth—stop robbing us!” the protesters voiced their frustration over the government’s failure to implement the minimum wage. While other state workers received their payments in December 2024, the media workers were left behind.

Leye Ajayi, the Chairman of the Lagos State NUJ Chapel, delivered a passionate address, warning the government that the three-day protest would escalate into an indefinite strike unless their demands were met. “This is just a warning strike. After three days, it will escalate into an indefinite strike action. We are out of patience. We must be integrated into the Oracle system, and the minimum wage must be paid!” Ajayi criticized the delays from the government, accusing them of offering excuses and bureaucratic red tape. “They keep cajoling us with stories about presenting papers at executive meetings. Enough is enough!” he said.

The Lagos media workers through their unions had previously given the state government notice of their concerns following several unproductive meetings. Workers lamented being excluded from the wage adjustments, while other public servants benefited. This protest served as a warning to the state government that without swift action, the situation could worsen.

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