Nlc Protest In Lagos Causes Gridlock

The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has joined the nationwide protest.

NLC, which has declared its intention to embark on the demonstration against fuel subsidy directs all its members to stage the protest across the nation.

In Lagos, the rallies began at Ikeja under-bridge earlier in the morning, and are currently marching to the state House of Assembly.

As the crowd of protesters proceed to the National Assembly, the area has been hit with gridlock.

NLC is protesting against the removal of fuel subsidy and the unacceptable palliatives measures promised by the Federal Government.

The NLC had asked the Federal Government to “immediately deal decisively with the criminal content of subsidy instead of exposing ordinary citizens to avoidable pain and hardship.”

African Action Congress presidential candidate in the 2023 General Elections, Omowole Sowore, was sighted at the rally.

The protest is part of a nationwide action by the NLC and other labour unions against the government's decision to remove the fuel subsidy.

The unions argue that the removal of the subsidy will lead to an increase in fuel prices, which will have a devastating impact on the poor and working class.

The government has defended its decision to remove the subsidy, saying that it is necessary to save money and reduce corruption.

However, the unions have rejected the government's arguments, saying that the removal of the subsidy will only benefit the rich and powerful.

The protest in Lagos is one of many rallies that are taking place across Nigeria today. The protests are expected to continue until the government reverses its decision to remove the fuel subsidy.

What You Should Know:

• The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commenced its planned demonstration against the removal of fuel subsidy in Lagos State.
• The protest is part of a nationwide action by the NLC and other labour unions against the government's decision to remove the fuel subsidy.
• The unions argue that the removal of the subsidy will lead to an increase in fuel prices, which will have a devastating impact on the poor and working class.
• The government has defended its decision to remove the subsidy, saying that it is necessary to save money and reduce corruption.
• The protests are expected to continue until the government reverses its decision to remove the fuel subsidy.