Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have gathered at various locations across Nigeria for the planned two-day nationwide protests.
This protest echoes the frustration of the millions of Nigerians who are suffering the effects of the current hardship.
Via this protest, Nigerians in one voice air their displeasure over the hunger the hardship had brought.
Indeed, a hungry man is an angry man.
The government is fully aware of this, hence, the heavy presence of security personnel in various states of the Federation, as protesters express their frustrations.
The Meeting
This protest trails a meeting between the labour union and representatives of the federal government which ended in a deadlock.
The meeting was held on Monday night.
At the meeting were the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN); Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha; Minister for Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari.
Others are, Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume.
List Of Demands
The Head of Service, Folasade Yemi Esan; as well as representatives of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress were also present.
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Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, the NLC president, Joe Ajaero, maintained that the protest would go on as planned.
He, however, urged the security agents to protect the protesters.
The NLC president added that their list of demands would be submitted to the National Assembly today.
