Breaking: Labour Brings Down Gate To Access National Assembly

Nigerians led by leadership of the two labour centres, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), on Wednesday brought down the first gate leading to the National Assembly to access the upper and lower Chambers.

The protesters who met a locked gate were forced to break down the gate after several calls that the gate should be opened amidst chants of “Ole! Ole!” “You Be Thief!” rented the air.

Labour began it’s peaceful procession from the Unity Fountain despite the light showers but made a detour to the Ministry of Justice, where a message was delivered to the Solicitor General of Nigeria who has continued to stand against the protest embarked upon by the workers with the theme #LetThePoorBreathe!”

President of the NLC, President Joe Ajaero who accused the Solicitor General of giving bad advice to the government against the interest of Nigerians, said she stands to equally benefit from the struggles for a better Nigeria.

Labour is protesting the hike in fuel pump price, tuition fees increase in public schools and the Federal government’s refusal to pay 9 months withheld salaries of lecturers and workers in universities.

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