Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State stepped out from office and joined labor unions and their affiliates in a peaceful protest.
He gave assurance that the current challenges and hardships in the country would soon come to an end.
Makinde made a surprise appearance at the Total Garden Junction in Oritamefa, Ibadan, where he addressed the protesters. His arrival coincided with the ongoing address by Oyo NLC chairman, Comrade Kayode Martins, drawing enthusiastic cheers from the teeming crowd.
Addressing the gathered protesters, Makinde acknowledged the prevailing hardships and difficulties faced by the people, pledging his commitment to being part of the generation that would bring about positive change in the country.
He noted his correspondence with the NLC national president, Comrade Joe Ajero, regarding wage awards for workers across the states, assuring that their concerns would be relayed to President Bola Tinubu.
Meanwhile some members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have arrived the National Assembly to express their displeasure over the economic hardship in the country.
The protests which commenced across the country early Tuesday morning saw workers march across major streets bearing placards with various inscriptions.
The protesters arrived the National Assembly in the numbers chanting solidarity songs.
As at the time of writing this report, the protesters were headed to the main complex where they will be addressed by a ranking lawmaker.
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