… protest relatively peaceful so far
Information reaching TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) clearly indicates the occupy Nigeria protest by organized labour cuts across nooks and crannies of the federation over dislocated economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s led administration.
The nationwide strike has been relatively peaceful as no case of police molestation and assault has been recorded across the country.
Abuja: Protesters stormed the national assembly to drive home their demands on immediate removal of policies that that strangulated the poor.
As at the time of filing this report from the FCT, the protesters had an open discussion with some leaders of the Senate after Senate President, Godswill Akpabio stopped plenary to hold an executive session immediately the protesters brought down the first gate of NASS complex.
The heavily manned major outgate by security could not stop the rampaging protesters.
Lagos: Apparently scared of a breakdown of law and order, security operatives took over the state’s house of assembly to wade off protesters.
Nasarawa: Protesters stormed the state Civil Service secretariat and presented a protest letter to the Head of Service peacefully.
Plateau: Fix refineries, stop school fees increase now, organised labour tells FG
The organised labour in Plateau State on Wednesday joined compatriots across the country in the protest against fuel subsidy removal, with a call on The Federal Government to fix Nigeria’s refineries.
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), affiliates also called on government to halt the arbitrary increase of school fees across the country’s higher institutions, as well as the unexplained taxes and utilities tariffs.
The NLC Chairman in Plateau, Mr Eugene Manji, while addressing the workers, said that subsidy removal had exposed Nigerians to untold hardship.
Manji said that some Nigerians could barely feed their families because of the harsh economic situation.
“I wonder how many parents will be able to pay their children’s school fees in September?
“The increase of fuel from N195 to N617 has affected every sector of the economy.
“We are not antagonising government, but we are suffocating under the current economic challenges.
“Before you remove subsidy, fix our refineries and stop importing refined petroleum products, and ensure that every transaction concerning petroleum is done in our local currency (Naira and Kobo),” he stated.
The chairman further appealed to the government to pay attention to the plight of the masses, and rescind it decisions.
Mr Kenneth Shamah, Chairman, Trade Union Congress (TUC), Plateau chapter, said that it was the first time organised labour made a chatter of demands and also suggested practical solutions.
Shamah said that the peaceful protest was not only about workers, but for everyone suffering in Nigeria.
According to him, many people can no longer feed their families as many businesses have crumbled.
More updates to come soon …