There's No Going Back On Nationwide Protest Against Insecurity – NLC Vows

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has affirmed that it will go ahead with its planned nationwide protest on December 17, aimed at addressing the rising insecurity across the country.

National President of the union, Joe Ajaero, made this vow shortly after a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the nineteen Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya.

Ajaero stated that the protest would demand decisive government action against insecurity, stressing that the situation now affects every Nigerian, regardless of status or occupation.

According to him, banditry and violent crimes were alien to Nigeria’s culture and must be collectively condemned to reverse what he described as a dangerous national narrative.

The NLC boss further stated that insecurity is damaging the economy and weakening Nigeria’s ability to attract local and foreign investors.

The NLC had on December 8 announced plans to hold a nationwide protest over the insecurity in the country.

“We condemn in totality the kidnapping and killing of school staffer during the Kebbi school attack and the withdrawal of security personnel from the affected school prior to the attack.

“The surge in attacks on schools is alarming. We call on the Federal Government to secure all schools, particularly those in remote and vulnerable areas,” he said.