NLC Announces Nationwide Protest

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a two-day nationwide mass protest in response to the economic hardships faced by Nigerians.

The warning protest is scheduled for February 27 and 28, according to Benson Ukpa, the NLC’s national head of information.

Ukpa explained that the decision was made during an emergency session held in Abuja on Friday.

Earlier, on February 8, both the NLC and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) issued a 14-day ultimatum to the federal government regarding the escalating cost of living in the country.

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In a joint statement, the unions voiced their disappointment that the government had failed to honor the 16-point agreement reached with them on October 2, 2023.

The NLC said:

“Everything must be done within the two weeks to avoid a situation where we may be compelled to take appropriate steps to protect Nigerian workers and masses.

“These agreements which were reached with the federal government were focused on addressing the massive suffering and the general harsh socioeconomic consequences of the ill-conceived and ill-executed IMF/World Bank induced hike in the price of PMS and the Devaluation of the Naira.

“These dual policies have had, as we predicted, dire economic consequences for the masses and workers of Nigeria.

“Widespread Hunger is now ravishing millions of Nigerians, with the Workers purchasing power significantly eroded, while insecurity has assumed an increasing dimension. Nigerians are left wondering where their next meals will come from and what tomorrow might bring.”