Economic hardship: Labour declares nationwide mass protest

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a two-day nationwide mass protest for February 27 and 28 over prevailing economic hardship in the country.

NLC president, Joe Ajaero who stated this at Labour House, Abuja, during an emergency session, which held on Friday, said the decision to protest was taken after the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum earlier issued to the Federal Government over the nationwide hardship.

“It is regrettable that we are compelled to resort to such measures, but the persistent neglect of the welfare of citizens and Nigerian workers and the massive hardship leave us with no choice,” he said.

“Constrained by this development and recognising the urgency of the situation and the imperative of ensuring the protection and defence of the rights and dignity of Nigerian workers and citizens, the NLC and TUC hereby issue a stern ultimatum to the Federal Government to honour their part of the understanding within 14 days from tomorrow, the 9th day of February 2024,” Ajaero had said at a media briefing last week.