Latest Update on Nationwide Protest Against Hardship.
As Nigeria grapples with economic challenges, a planned nationwide protest against hardship is gaining momentum. Scheduled to start on August 1st, the protest aims to address widespread issues such as hunger, bad governance, and economic instability. Workers and various groups are mobilizing, viewing this protest as a vital step towards meaningful change.
FCT Police Command Urges Abuja Residents to Shun Protest
The Commissioner of Police for the FCT, Benneth Igweh, has urged Abuja residents to avoid the planned nationwide protest to prevent damage to new infrastructure established by the FCT administration and President Bola Tinubu. Igweh emphasized the police’s efforts to maintain security and the sacrifices made, including the loss of officers. He warned that protests could bring miscreants into the city, undoing recent progress. Igweh’s plea comes as unnamed groups plan a protest against economic hardships.
Tinubu Should Heed to People’s Cry – NLC Breaks Silence on Planned Nationwide Protest.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has broken its silence on the planned nationwide protest, urging President Bola Tinubu to heed the people’s cry and address the grievances of millions of Nigerians suffering from economic hardship.
In a statement signed by NLC President, Joe Ajaero, the congress expressed concern over the growing poverty and hunger in the country, citing statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC).
Ajaero noted that 133 million Nigerians live below extreme poverty lines, while 32 million have been exposed to acute hunger in the first three quarters of 2024. He added that millions more are being recruited into the armies of the unemployed and under-employed.
August 1: Workers Advocate for Protest Against Hardship
The All Workers Convergence (AWC) has declared that opposing the planned protest against hunger is akin to being an enemy of the people. In a statement, AWC National Coordinator Comrade Andrew Emelieze highlighted the necessity of the protest, which is scheduled to begin on August 1st, to address bad governance and economic challenges. The group views the protest as a fundamental right and a necessary action against widespread hardship, emphasizing the need for collective action to drive meaningful change in Nigeria.
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