SOKOTO (Sundiata Post) The Sokoto State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Tuesday complied with the directive of its national headquarters by joining the two-day nationwide protest.
Its state Chairman, Abdullahi Aliyu, who led the rally expressed gratitude to the workers for their solidarity and appealed for their continued understanding as well as dedication as the protests continue.
Aliyu said that the union would continue to put pressure on the government to implement the necessary measures aimed at ameliorating the hardship being faced by Nigerians.
“We are witnessing severe economic hardship, insecurity, and soaring costs of living that surpass the means of the average citizen.
“Our plea to the government is to take proactive measures before the situation escalates beyond control,” he appealed.
NLC members matching the street in Sokoto State on Tuesday
The chairman urged the members to remain law-abiding and to offer prayers for the country’s well-being.
He appealed to Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of the state to join other Governors in implementing wage awards and providing palliatives to civil servants in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that participants at the rally displayed placards with inscriptions as: “Free Education, Not Student Loans” an; “End Insecurity and Create Jobs”.
Others were: “Combat Hunger, Poverty, and Support Small Industries”, among others. (NAN)
