Posted 2/28/2024, 12:58:15 AM
Nigeria Labour Congress Stages Nationwide Protests Over Economic Hardship, Suspends Action After Presenting Demands to Government
- Nationwide protests held by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over economic hardship, with demands presented to government
- Presidency alleges political agenda behind protests, notes lack of unanimity as some unions pulled out
- NLC decries hunger, rising costs, calls for urgent government action to address people's suffering
- Protests held across multiple states, disrupting activities, with governors and legislators pledging to convey demands
- After successful first day, NLC suspends street protests but issues fresh 2-week ultimatum for government to implement demands