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From Abel Leonard, Lafia
In response to the recent increase in the price of petrol, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Nasarawa State has commenced mobilisation efforts, urging workers to actively participate in a planned nationwide protest.
The move aims to draw the government’s attention towards the hardships caused by the removal of fuel subsidies.
During an emergency meeting held in Lafia on Tuesday, Ismaila Oko, the State Chairman of the NLC, emphasised the importance of worker participation in the upcoming protest. He called on the workers to gather along Lafia Shendam road in large numbers to press for the reduction of the fuel price hike.
Speaking on the prevailing conditions, Salihu Alkali, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in the state, expressed concern about the unbearable situation faced by workers. Many were reportedly struggling to afford even basic necessities like three square meals due to the surge in petrol prices.
As tensions rise, Alkali urged the Nasarawa State Government to follow the lead of other states and swiftly implement palliative measures to alleviate the transportation and financial challenges faced by workers.
Sun Reports that the nationwide protest, directed by the national body of the NLC, is expected to serve as a strong message to the government, highlighting the urgent need for measures to ease the burden caused by the removal of fuel subsidies.
The NLC’s mobilisation efforts in Nasarawa State are part of a larger nationwide movement, as organised labour seeks to galvanise public support and press for meaningful actions from the authorities to mitigate the impact of the fuel price hike on workers and citizens alike.
