Despite last-minute push, FG fails to stop NLC nationwide protest

Despite last-minute push, FG fails to stop NLC nationwide protest

The Federal Government has failed to persuade the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to cancel its scheduled nationwide demonstration.

On Monday night, a government team led by George Akume, secretary to the federation’s government, met with the NLC, the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and other labor leaders.

Following the meeting, Ajaero announced that the union would hold a peaceful rally to protest the country’s growing economic problems and high cost of living.

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.

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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.