NLC: Our nationwide protest commences today

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Nigerians to ignore what it called “fake news” on the suspension of its planned nationwide protest over anti-poor and workers’ policies of the Federal Government

The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said this in a statement, issued on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Ajaero stated: “Nigerians are advised to ignore the work of fifth columnists who are working hard against the wishes of the people.

“We urge everyone to gather in our respective states and wherever we may be across the nation to give vent to this collective resolve.

“Once again, the Nationwide Mass Protest will start tomorrow (August 2). We want to inform all Nigerians that we have just risen from a meeting with the Federal Government.

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“We sought to get them to listen to the demands of the people and workers of Nigeria. The outcome of this meeting earlier today has, however, not changed anything.”

He, however, said the demands of the NLC include the immediate implementation of the resolutions jointly signed with organised Labour and government.

Ajaero also called for the immediate reversal of all anti-poor policies of the government, including the recent hike in petrolprice, school fees, and Value Added Tax (VAT).

He also urged the Federal Government to fix the country’s local refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna.

The NLC President equally called on the government to release the eight months withheld salaries of university lecturers and workers.

Ajaero added: “Accord appropriate recognition and support to the Presidential Steering Committee and the work of its Subcommittees.

“Also put a stop to inhuman actions and policies of government.”

The Star