In response to the prevailing economic challenges gripping the nation, a multitude of civil servants flooded the streets of Akure, the capital of Ondo State, on Tuesday, heeding the call for action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).
The demonstrators, numbering in the hundreds, embarked on a peaceful protest sanctioned by the national leadership of the NLC, voicing their discontent with the current economic realities facing ordinary citizens.
As the protest unfolded, the thoroughfares of the capital echoed with the resonant chants of solidarity songs, underscoring the unified stance of the participants.
Brandishing placards emblazoned with impassioned messages, the protesters articulated their demands, calling for urgent measures to alleviate the plight of the populace. Slogans such as “Stop the hunger, lower food prices,” “Fix the local refineries, end oil subsidy,” “Tax the rich, subsidize for the poor,” and “End naira devaluation, support local production” adorned the protest landscape, reflecting the breadth of grievances.
Amidst the fervent expressions of dissent, a visible presence of security personnel permeated the surroundings, aimed at preempting any attempts by miscreants to hijack the peaceful demonstration.
Further updates on the unfolding events are anticipated to shed light on the outcomes of this mobilization effort.
