NLC Protests in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu Over Rising Insecurity
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday staged coordinated protests in Lagos, Abuja and Enugu to express growing concerns over the worsening state of insecurity across the country.
Carrying placards with various inscriptions, the protesters marched through major streets in the affected cities, calling on the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive steps to address the surge in violent crimes, including killings, kidnappings and armed attacks.
In Lagos, NLC members and civil society allies gathered at strategic locations before embarking on a peaceful procession, urging authorities to prioritise the safety of lives and property. Similar scenes played out in Abuja, where protesters marched around key areas of the Federal Capital Territory under tight security surveillance.
In Enugu, labour leaders and workers also took to the streets, warning that continued insecurity poses a serious threat to economic activities, workers’ welfare and national stability.
The NLC leadership said the protests were aimed at drawing national attention to the daily struggles of Nigerians who now live in fear due to persistent insecurity, stressing that silence was no longer an option.
The demonstrations were peaceful, with no reported incidents of violence, as protesters vowed to sustain pressure on the government until concrete actions are taken.