PHOTOS: NLC members protest in Lagos, Abuja over ‘nationwide’ insecurity

Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday protested over the security concerns in some parts of the country.

Despite a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and labour leaders on Tuesday night, the NLC proceeded with the protest.

The meeting, which was held at the State House, was attended by Joe Ajaero, the NLC president, Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo and chairman of Progressives Governors Forum, Nasir Idris, governor of Kebbi, Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, and Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, minister of labour and employment.

Speaking with journalists after the meeting, the NLC president said the labour union would reconsider its protest plans after reviewing President Tinubu’s input.

He said the congress team would regroup following a dedicated session with governors to evaluate next moves.

LAGOS PROTEST

In Lagos, NLC members converged at the Ikeja underbridge in Ikeja, Lagos state capital, for the protest.

The NLC members moved from the Ikeja underbridge to the Lagos house of assembly, while chanting solidarity songs.

The workers condemned the inability of the federal government to protect the lives and property of Nigerians.

At the complex Lagos house of assembly, the protesting NLC members met some Lagos lawmakers over the reason for the protest.

Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, also joined the protest.

ABUJA PROTEST

In Abuja, the NLC members converged at the Labour House to protest against the “degenerating security situation” across the country.

Members of Joint Health Sector Unions, Nigerian Union of Teachers, National Union of Electricity Employees also joined the protest.

Addressing the protesters, Achike Chude, National secretary, NLC said insecurity in the country is taking a toll on the citizens financially and socially.

“We cannot deceive ourselves that the country is at the verge of collapse. And if something is not done, we are all in deep trouble,” Chude said.

“We are here to push and put the government under pressure to do the needful.”