The Digest:
The presidency has engaged the nation's largest labour union in last-minute talks. President Bola Tinubu met with Nigeria Labour Congress leaders late Tuesday night, seeking to halt a planned nationwide protest against the country's escalating security crisis.
Key Points:
- President Tinubu met with NLC President Joe Ajaero and other leaders at the State House, Abuja, late Tuesday night.
- The meeting was aimed at stopping the NLC's planned nationwide protest scheduled for December 17 over worsening insecurity.
- Governors Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), and Labour Minister Nkeiruka Onyejeocha also attended.
- Ajaero stated the NLC would reconsider its protest plans after reviewing the president's input and holding further internal consultations.
- He described the meeting as "consultative" and said a final decision would be communicated on Wednesday, December 17.
- Governor Uzodimma called the engagement a "productive dialogue" and assured Nigerians of timely updates.
- The NLC had earlier raised an alarm about alleged plots to infiltrate and violently disrupt the planned protest.
Sources: The Cable, Daily Trust
