The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Ogun State chapter, has issued a fresh seven-day ultimatum to Governor Dapo Abiodun, demanding immediate implementation of full local government autonomy across the state’s 20 councils.
The union warned that failure to meet its demands within the new deadline would trigger an industrial action capable of paralysing grassroots administration in the state.
The renewed ultimatum comes barely two weeks after the expiration of an earlier 14-day notice issued by the workers.
Speaking during a press briefing at the union’s secretariat in Abeokuta on Tuesday, the state NULGE President, Adefesobi Adebayo, accused the Ogun State government of deliberately frustrating the autonomy of local governments despite clear legal and executive directives.
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He said the state government has continued to interfere in the administration of local councils, contrary to the judgment of the Supreme Court, pronouncements by the National Assembly, and directives from President Bola Tinubu.
Adebayo described the situation in the councils as “pathetic,” alleging that local governments are operating without basic furniture and infrastructure, while workers are subjected to demoralising and harsh conditions.
“It is disheartening that despite several letters written to the governor highlighting the poor state of local governments, there has been no meaningful response,” he said.
He added that the continued neglect of their demands has eroded the confidence and morale of workers across the 20 local government areas.
The union said its State Executive Council, at a meeting held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, resolved to issue a fresh seven-day ultimatum beginning from Wednesday, February 18, to Thursday, February 26, 2026.
“The union will not hesitate to embark on industrial action if our demands are not met after the expiration of this new ultimatum,” Adebayo stated.
Beyond autonomy, the workers are also demanding the cancellation of the contributory pension scheme in the state, accusing the government of failing to remit pension deductions and reneging on earlier commitments regarding outstanding pension liabilities.
The union maintained that unless urgent steps are taken to address the structural and financial issues plaguing the councils, governance at the grassroots level would remain crippled.
While threatening strike action, NULGE said it remains open to dialogue and is willing to meet with the governor to resolve the dispute amicably.
