NLC has commenced Petrol Subsidy Removal Protest in Lagos.
Newsonline Nigeria reports that members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have commenced protests over the removal of petrol subsidy.
The protesters have converged on the Ikeja under-bridge in Lagos.
Last Wednesday, NLC issued a seven-day ultimatum to the federal government to reverse all “anti-poor” and “insensitive” policies.
The union also called on civil society organisations (CSOs) and its councils across the states to join in the August 2 nationwide strike to protest the soaring cost of living in the country.
Efforts by the federal government to halt the planned strike and protest failed.
NLC Nationwide Protest Update: Location Ikeja Lagos State, Date August 2, 2023 [Video]
Follow @Regency_NG For LIVE Situation Report#Protest APC NLC President/Fashola/Congratulations Peter/PEPT/Charles Anazodo/Olosho/May August/ECOMOG/Helicopter pic.twitter.com/R2at4lN7rZ
— Regency Reporters (@Regency_NG) August 2, 2023
I heard Peter Obi is joining Abuja since Omoyele Sowore is in Lagos.
Well done Mr Peter.
NLC candidate wen no dey join NLC protest,se that one na candidate.
NLC may you never miss fire again, when opportunity comes to liberate this country, do better. pic.twitter.com/73IiIXmXSh
— Liberate Africa (@DamilojuJLT) August 2, 2023
#Protest update – Massive crowd led by the Lagos state chapter of the NLC, spotted at Ikeja under bridge, in protest against subsidy removal and tuition hike. @NLCHeadquarters pic.twitter.com/XCAeXkqwFV
— Lagos Watch (@LagosWatchNG) August 2, 2023
