Nlc Begins Nationwide Protest, Ignores Fg Plea

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commenced its planned nationwide protest.

Kicking off today, Wednesday, August 2, the union ignored the Federal government's plea as they kick against the removal of the petrol subsidy.

The NLC has been critical of the government's decision to remove the subsidy, arguing that it will have a devastating impact on the poor and working class.

The union has also rejected the government's proposed palliatives, saying that they are not enough to offset the price increase.

In a statement, the NLC said that the protest is necessary to "draw attention to the plight of the people" and to "demand that the government reverse its decision to remove the subsidy."

The government has appealed to the union to suspend the protest, saying that it is willing to continue dialogue with the union. However, Labour has said that it is not willing to back down until the government reverses its decision.

The protest is expected to be met with a heavy police presence, however, the government has warned that it will not tolerate any violence.

Key Takeaways

• The NLC is proceeding with its planned nationwide protest against the elimination of the petrol subsidy.
• The protest began today, Wednesday, August 2.
• The NLC has rejected the government's proposed palliatives, saying that they are not enough to offset the price increase.
• The government has appealed to the NLC to suspend the protest, but the union has said that it is not willing to back down.
• The protest has been met with a heavy police presence.