Economic Hardship: NLC protests kicks off in Abuja

Thousands of workers from all affiliate unions of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and members of the Civil Society Organisations (CSO) have commenced the nationwide rally against economic hardship in the country.

Recall that the NLC had earlier announced its resolve to embark on a two-day nationwide protest against foreign exchange volatility and other policies of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration which they said have resulted in economic hardship for the citizens.

The crowd began converging at the NLC headquarters in Abuja as early as 6am, while the protest procession commenced by 9am to the National Assembly.

Despite security advisory by the Department of State Services, DSS, the union kick-started the protest in many cities across the country.

Aggrieved Nigerians and workers were seen trooping into the Labour House with security operatives in the early hours of Tuesday.