‘Let The Poor Breathe’: NLC Storms Abuja, Kano, Ogun, Plateau Begin Protest – [Videos]

With different banners and placards, members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) trooped out on major streets across states of the federation on Wednesday morning to protest over the removal of petrol subsidy by the federal government.

Truetells Nigeria reports that the NLC had issued a seven-day ultimatum to the federal government to reverse the fuel subsidy removal and all the policies that are anti-people under the incumbent administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The labour 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.

Reports from across states revealed that members of the NLC converged at designated points on Wednesday morning to commence the protest as early as 7:00 am.

“Let poor Nigerians breathe,” a banner reads as the Kano State branch of the NLC protest this morning.

Also, video clips shared by Channels Television showed members of the NLC in Ogun State gathering and preparing at the state Secretariat of the union in Abeokuta, awaiting directives from their leaders before the peaceful protest over fuel subsidy removal begins.

As of reporting time, Naija News understands that the NLC Plateau State branch members have also convened at the Secretariat Junction roundabout in Jos for the protest.

Members of the organized Labour in Kaduna State have as well commenced the demonstration against the removal of the petrol subsidy by the Federal Government.

Reports revealed that the NLC and TUC members have gathered at the Unity Fountain in Abuja to commence the protest.

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