Labour Movement, CSOs Commend Protesters, Urge Continued Action
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have commended workers and the Nigerian people for their overwhelming support and commitment to the fight against the sudden astronomical increase in the price of petrol.
In a statement this evening, Chris Uyot, Head of Information of NLC, declared that today’s general strike and mass protests were very successful, with a large number of Nigerians coming out to show their feelings against the insensitivity and callousness of the Federal Government in increasing petrol prices from N65 per litre to N141 and N250.
He expressed sadness that despite the resolve of workers and the Nigerian people to keep the protest peaceful, the Federal Government unleashed its security machinery against the people, leading to reported deaths and injuries in Kano and Lagos.
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