ECONOMIC HARDSHIP: Oyo state workers joins the NLC protest. By Mohammed Olufunso

The Nigeria Labour Congress,NLC, Oyo State Chapter today Tuesday 27th February took to the streets of Ibadan to express their displeasure over government policies which they said has brought untold hardship to Nigerians.

The protesters commenced protest from the NLC Secretariat at Agodi GRA, and moved to Gate, Mokola, Total Garden, Oyo State Secretariat and other parts of Ibadan the state capital.

The protesters while speaking to our correspondent urged the Federal Government to take a proactive measures to alleviate the hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidies.

The NLC and TUC had earlier fixed Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27 of February as days to protest against the current economic hardship in Nigeria.

The Oyo State Governor, Oluseyi Makinde while addressing the protesters pledged to convey the concerns raised by the NLC and civil society organizations in Oyo State regarding the economic hardships to President Bola Tinubu.

The governor assured the protesters of his commitment to fostering a better future for Nigeria, highlighting the initiatives implemented by his administration since October to alleviate the impact of the economic difficulties, such as the introduction of various programs and the payment of a 25,000 Naira wage bonus.

Governor Makinde urged the protesters to maintain orderliness both during and after the protest.

His words: “My message to the protesters and people of Oyo State is to simply let them know that this is a trying period for our country. It is not the time for divisive activities. We have to pull together and confront the challenges that we are faced with.

The NLC chairman in the state, Comrade Kayode Martins and other labour union leaders appealed to federal government to find lasting solution to economic hardship facing the country.