Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have commenced nationwide protests over the removal of petrol subsidy.
Gatekeepers News reports NLC, last Wednesday, issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to reverse all “anti-poor” and “insensitive” policies.
The union also called on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and its councils across the states to join in the August 2 nationwide rally to protest the soaring cost of living in the country.
Efforts by the Federal Government to halt the planned strike and protest have proved abortive
As of the time of filing this report, the protest has kicked off in Oyo, Lagos, Abuja, Bayelsa, and Kano.
Lagos protesters converged on the Ikeja under-bridge in Lagos.
See some photos from the Lagos protest below:
