The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has intervened in the ongoing crisis of unpaid stipends affecting N-Power beneficiaries nationwide.
Beneficiaries, who have been owed for between 8 to 12 months, had earlier written to the Congress seeking intervention after months of frustration and hardship.
In a letter dated 5th August 2025, signed by Acting General Secretary Comrade Benson Upah, the NLC confirmed receipt of a formal request from the National Association of N-Power Beneficiaries (NANB).
The Congress has now scheduled a meeting with representatives of the beneficiaries for Monday, 25th August 2025, at its headquarters in Labour House, Central Business District, Abuja. The meeting will be led by the NLC President and is set for 2 p.m.
This move is seen as a critical turning point, as thousands of youths under the programme have been struggling without payment for nearly a year. Many are hopeful that the NLC’s involvement will finally compel the authorities to act.
The NLC has consistently stressed that labour creates wealth and that workers and volunteers deserve timely compensation.
All eyes are now on the August 25 meeting, with expectations high that a resolution will be reached to ease the burden on the beneficiaries.
Stay tuned for updates.
FAQs on NLC Meeting With N-Power Beneficiaries
1. Why are N-Power beneficiaries protesting?
Because many of them have not received their stipends for 8 to 12 months, leaving thousands of youths stranded and struggling financially.
2. Who invited the N-Power beneficiaries for a meeting?
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) invited them after receiving a formal request from the National Association of N-Power Beneficiaries (NANB).
3. When and where will the meeting take place?
The meeting is scheduled for Monday, 25th August 2025, at the NLC Headquarters, Labour House, Central Business District, Abuja, by 2 p.m.
4. Who will lead the meeting?
The meeting will be chaired by the President of the NLC, alongside the Congress leadership team.
5. How many months of stipends are owed to beneficiaries?
Beneficiaries report being owed between 8 to 12 months of unpaid stipends.
6. What is the role of the NLC in this matter?
The NLC is intervening to put pressure on the government to pay beneficiaries and ensure fair treatment for Nigerian youths under the N-Power programme.
7. What are the expectations from the meeting?
Beneficiaries are hopeful that the NLC’s involvement will result in a firm resolution and the release of their outstanding stipends.