The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday stormed Abuja in protest of hardship and high cost of living in the country.
The NLC embarking on the mass protest, declared: “Abuja!!!!!! We are ready”.
#Endhardship now!
The leadership of the NLC had in an earlier notice declared: “Nationwide Protest Rally.
#EndHungerandPovertyNow!!!!
Labour further demanded: “stop the IMF imposed policies and afflictions destroying our nation and making many Nigerians poor.”
The NLC protest holds on Tuesday, February 27 and Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
Protesters on Tuesday displayed placards conveying their grievances, declaring: “#Double Allocation to Politicians, Renewed Hunger for the People; #Save the Naira! Stop the Collapse of Industries!! Stop Job Losses!!!”
The protesters further demand: “#Remove Tax on Drugs…; “End Hunger & Poverty; Support Local Industries,” beside others.