The Northern Youths Consultative Council of Nigeria (NYCCN) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to Infiouest International Construction Company over allegations of assault, intimidation and inhumane treatment of Nigerian workers on the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway project.
The group warned that it would mobilise youth organisations to barricade the company’s headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, if its demands are not addressed within the deadline.
In a statement signed by its National Vice President, Danjuma Bulus Akolo, the council accused the company’s project management team, led by Project Manager Fadi Fares, of subjecting workers to harassment and physical assault.
NYCCN also alleged that unidentified security personnel, including individuals said to be linked to the Nigerian Army, were deployed to intimidate workers at the construction site.
The council described the alleged actions as a violation of the constitutional rights and dignity of Nigerian workers and called on the company to immediately investigate the claims and remove officials allegedly involved.
It urged the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to intervene and, if necessary, review the company’s continued engagement on the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway project.
The group also called on the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment and the National Human Rights Commission to carry out independent investigations into the allegations and the working conditions on the project.
In addition, NYCCN appealed to the Chief of Army Staff to investigate the alleged involvement of military personnel, sanction anyone found culpable and ensure the return of phones and other belongings reportedly seized from workers.
The council further demanded medical treatment and compensation for workers allegedly injured during the incidents, insisting that workplace disputes should be resolved through due process and peaceful means.
NYCCN said it remains committed to lawful engagement but warned that it would proceed with its planned protest if the company fails to respond within seven days.
