Breaking: Senate Takes Action After NLC Protesters Pull Down National Assembly Gate
- Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have commenced nationwide protests over the removal of petrol subsidy, and some demonstrators stormed the National Assembly
- The protesters converged in Lagos, Abuja, and other parts of Nigeria to show their displeasure with the state of the nation
- Last Wednesday (July 26), NLC issued a seven-day ultimatum to the federal government to reverse all “anti-poor” and “insensitive” policies
FCT, Abuja - The Senate, on Wednesday, August 2, set up a committee to dialogue with protesting unions who broke down the National Assembly (NASS) complex's first gate.
The protesters, in their hundreds, had marched from the Unity Fountain in Abuja to the NASS complex to express their displeasure with the “anti-poor people policies" of the Bola Tinubu administration, Channels Television reported.
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Senate engages aggrieved unions after NASS gate drama
After the protesters stormed the National Assembly, Senate President Godswill Akpabio immediately entered into a closed-door session. Upon his emergence from the emergency meeting with his colleagues, he said the red chamber had set up a three-man committee to meet with the protesters at the legislative chamber.
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The committee was led by Senate chief whip, Ali Ndume.
Speaking to the protesters, Ndume asked the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and other demonstrators to call off the nationwide protest and give the Senate one week to address the demands brought before it, The Punch reported.
Legit.ng understands that among the demands made by the NLC is for the federal government to reduce the fuel price and increase the minimum wage of workers as soon as possible.
It is not yet known when the protest and strike will be called off by the NLC.
Video shows moment NLC protesters pulled down NASS gate
In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that the protest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's policies intensified in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
In a viral video seen by Legit.ng, the protesters of organised labour broke down the first gate of the National Assembly (NASS) complex and forced their way into the premises.
Source: Legit.ng
