On Wednesday, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress(TUC) in Kebbi staged a peaceful protest in Birnin Kebbi.
Scores of federal workers in Ibadan on Wednesday shunned the directive by organised labour to boycott work to protest against President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies.
Police operatives were deployed to Gani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota, Maryland, National Stadium, Surulere, Ikeja Under Bridge, Iyana-Isolo, and Oshodi.
NLC and TUC took to the streets of Kano on Wednesday in a massive but peaceful protest against the petrol subsidy removal.
The Kwara government has announced the adoption of six months’ maternity leave for civil servants.
The House of Representatives has appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its planned nationwide protests.
The union is calling for the abolition of what it called “anti-poor policies of government.”
“Our collective commitment to a peaceful and law-abiding society is crucial to the progress and prosperity of our nation.’’
The chairman said the protest became necessary following the nonchalant response of the management towards resolving the issues.
The police have encouraged NLC and TUC to embark on a peaceful protest against President Bola Tinubu’s failure to provide palliatives before removing petrol subsidy.
