Our Reporter, Abuja
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has insisted that there was no going back on the proposed nationwide protest from Wednesday, August 2.
NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made this known in a statement on Tuesday made available to Ikengaonline after a meeting with the Federal Government in Abuja.
Ajaero debunked reports that Labour had shelved the idea of the protests as he advised Nigerians not to listen to the fake news saying NLC had shifted position on the proposed nationwide protest.
“We want to inform all Nigerians that we have just risen from a meeting with the Federal Government where 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 or the course which we have set for ourselves tomorrow as custodians of the interests and desires of Nigerian workers and people.
“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,” the statement read.
The NLC president went ahead to list the NLC’s demands which, include reversal of all anti-poor policies, as earlier communicated to the government.
WE HAVE NEITHER RECONSIDERED NOR SUSPENDED THE NATION WIDE PROTEST : THE PROTEST HOLDS TOMORROW pic.twitter.com/wcyjfOiOiS
— Nigeria Labour Congress HQ (@NLCHeadquarters) August 1, 2023
