August 02, (THEWILL) – Nigerian Workers, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), have commenced protests across the country.
The workers are protesting the hardship inflicted on Nigerians by the removal of fuel subsidy on petrol, especially the delayed implementation of palliatives to cushion the immediate effects of the policy.
In Lagos, Plateau, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Edo, Delta, Kano, Rivers, Kaduna, among other States, workers decried the hardship inflicted on Nigerians by the removal of fuel subsidy.
THEWILL earlier reported that the NLC, led by its President, Joe Ajaero, commenced the protest at the Unity Fountain in Abuja, on Wednesday morning.
Addressing newsmen, Ajaero, said, “Protests have taken off in all states bearing some hindrances in some places. We are aware of the Police efforts to stop the process in some areas.
“To be candid with you, nothing is stopping the protest. Based on responses from state governments, it is equally our determination, whether the protest will be for today, tomorrow or next, not by using force to stop the people from expressing their views. We are here for the protest, to make a statement to Nigerians.”
