Nationwide mass protest declared over hardship In Nigeria

Nigeria Labour Congress Announces Nationwide Protest Amid Economic Hardship. 

In response to Nigeria’s prevailing economic challenges, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) leadership, led by National President Joe Ajaero, declared a two-day nationwide mass protest scheduled for February 27 and 28.

The announcement was made during a press conference at Labour House, Abuja.

The protest aims to highlight pressing demands related to current hardships faced by Nigerians, including concerns about fuel subsidy removal, naira devaluation, inflation, and insecurity.

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This decision follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reached between organized labor leaders and government representatives on October 2, 2023. The 16-point agreement intends to address widespread suffering caused by economic challenges.

Specific details of the protest’s agenda will be unveiled in the coming days, emphasizing the urgency and gravity of economic issues faced by ordinary Nigerians.

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As the nation grapples with the aftermath of fuel subsidy removal and various socio-economic challenges, the NLC’s proactive stance aims to ensure the government remains committed to finding lasting solutions.

The scheduled protest provides a platform for expressing public discontent and a call for tangible actions to alleviate citizens’ burdens.

Details of the protest agenda are yet to be fully disclosed, leaving Nigerians awaiting further information on specific grievances the NLC aims to address during the two-day nationwide mass protest at the end of February.

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The outcome of this demonstration could potentially shape discourse surrounding crucial economic policies and the government’s responsiveness to citizens’ needs.

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