Members of NLC, TUC, and transport unions, along with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), participated in a peaceful protest in Umuahia, Abia State’s capital, on Wednesday.
The protest was against the recent removal of fuel subsidy and other government policies perceived as anti-people.
ASUU National President, Emmanuel Osodeke, along with NLC and TUC state chairmen, Pascal Nweke and Emmanuel Enogwe, respectively, addressed journalists before commencing the protest.
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There should have being adequate palliatives
Prof. Osodeke emphasized that the protest aimed to denounce the federal government’s anti-people policies over the past two months, including the removal of petrol subsidy, which has negatively impacted the economy.
He stressed that the government should have provided adequate palliatives to cushion the effects of these policies on the economy.
In response, Caleb Ajagba, Chief of Staff to the Abia State governor, welcomed the protesters at the Government House entrance and commended them for their peaceful conduct.
He assured them that the government would promptly forward their concerns to the appropriate authorities for consideration.
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Protesters Pulls Down NASS Gate, Force Way Into Premises
During the protest in Abuja, the protesters forcefully entered the National Assembly (NASS) complex by breaking down the first gate and proceeding to the second gate.
Protesters from the Organised Labour, which includes the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and their affiliate unions, intensified their demonstrations on Wednesday against what they deem to be “anti-people” policies of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
They aimed to express their dissent directly to the lawmakers to do better and meet their demands.
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