Nigeria Nigeria Braces for Unrest as NLC Stands Firm on Protest and Shutdown Warning

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a bold threat, vowing to shut down services across the country if its members face attacks during the scheduled two-day protest commencing on February 27, 2024.

In a defiant statement by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the organization emphasized its unwavering commitment to industrial action, demanding that the Federal Government address the economic crisis and implement agreements with Organised Labour.

The protest comes in response to challenges such as rising inflation, food inflation, forex crises, and the removal of petrol subsidy, which have triggered protests in various regions. Despite government pressure to reconsider the strike, the NLC remains resolute in its pursuit of economic justice and warned against attempts to suppress peaceful dissent.

Ajaero denounced violent measures and hinted at a potential nationwide shutdown if the State resorts to aggression against protesters. As tensions escalate, the NLC's stance sets the stage for a significant showdown between labor and the government, with potentially far-reaching consequences for the nation.