Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress have stormed the streets of Lagos State to express their grievances over the current economic hardship.
They are also protesting government’s alleged failure to implement agreements reached between both parties on October 2, 2023, following the removal of the fuel subsidy.
The decision followed the conclusion of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to implement measures against the widespread hardship.
The meeting between the federal government and the NLC last night ended in deadlock as the union vowed to kick off the protest.
The NLC members in their numbers stormed the Ikeja underbridge and were seen singing and dancing while calling on the government to give listening ears to their demands.
The federal government has been unable to convince the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to halt its planned nationwide protest.
A government delegation led by George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation, met with the NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) and other labour leaders on Monday night.
After the sit-down, Ajaero 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.
The protest is expected to continue tomorrow.
