The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliated unions on Wednesday staged nationwide protests over the worsening security situation in the country.
The labour union had earlier announced plans for the December 17 protest, citing what it described as Nigeria’s deteriorating security environment. In a circular issued to all state councils on December 10, following a National Executive Committee meeting held on December 4, the NLC condemned the increasing activities of bandits and kidnappers nationwide.
The Congress specifically referenced the abduction of female students from a boarding school in Kebbi State on November 17, expressing anger over the reported withdrawal of security personnel from the school shortly before the incident occurred.
As part of the protest preparations, the NLC instructed all its affiliates and state councils to fully mobilise workers and civil society groups across the country.
In a last-minute attempt to avert the protest, President Bola Tinubu met on Tuesday night with the NLC leadership and a delegation of state governors led by Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma.
Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, NLC President Joe Ajaero said the Congress leadership had agreed to reconvene with the President in January to further engage on issues bordering on insecurity, including the financial safety and welfare of Nigerian workers.
