Nationwide protests declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and related unions, highlighting concerns over the country’s high cost of living, inflation, insecurity, and general hardship are ongoing across the States capital and FCT, Abuja.
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has commenced its nationwide protest against the current living conditions in the country
At the Labour House headquarters in Abuja, our correspondents observed various union workers and concerned Nigerians arriving as early as 7:12 a.m., joining in the mobilization efforts.
The presence of Department of State Services operatives was also noted.
The NLC and the Trade Union Congress had previously issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government on February 8, citing the failure to implement agreements reached on October 2, following the removal of the fuel subsidy.
In response to the government’s alleged failure to meet its commitments within the ultimatum period, organized labor has scheduled a two-day nationwide protest for Tuesday, February 27, and Wednesday, February 28.
Last Monday, preparations for the protests began, with organized labor mobilizing its members across the country to raise awareness about the challenges faced due to the high cost of living.
President of the Congress, Mr. Joe Ajaero, on Monday, said the union would embark on a peaceful rally to express their grievances over the deteriorating economic crisis and high cost of living in the country.
Speaking with journalists, Ajaero said it is the responsibility of both parties to ensure the protest is peaceful.
He asked the federal government to provide security to members of the union as part of the fundamental rights of citizens as enshrined in the constitution.
He said members of the union will march to the national and state assemblies across the country to submit the demands to the lawmakers and government officials.
“The rally goes on but it’s part of their (government) constitutional responsibility to make sure that the rally is peaceful while we are going to try on our own side to make sure it is peaceful. That’s all,” Ajaero said.
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