Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) president, Joe Ajaero has declared that there is no going back on the nationwide protest by labour unions which commenced on Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023.
He said: “Protests have taken off in all states bearing some hindrances in some places. We are aware of the Police efforts to stop the process in some areas.”
“To be candid with you, nothing is stopping the protest. Based on responses from state governments, it is equally our determination whether the protest will be for today, tomorrow or next, not by using force to stop the people from expressing their views.”
“We are here for the protest, to make a statement to Nigerians.”
“It is not by using forces to stop people from expressing their views.”
For those who don’t know, NLC is demanding for a reversal of fuel price increments and other policies by President Bola Tinubu’s government.