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NLC STRIKE UPDATE: Lagos Deputy Governor Hamzat Addresses Falana, Other Protesters

NLC STRIKE UPDATE: Dr. Obafemi Hamzat – Deputy Governor of Lagos State is seen in the video below, addressing angry protesters in Ikeja moments ago as captured by an eyewitness reporting for ENigeria Newspaper.

This newspaper earlier reported that Ikeja, Allen Axis were blocked, as RRS Officers Take over the Place at the ongoing protest organized by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC).

The NLC mobilized protesters across the country who are seen carrying placards with inscriptions like “Tinubu Listen to Nigerians not IMF, not World Bank, let the poor breath” etc.

In Lagos, the protesters converged at the Ikeja under-bridge in Lagos, hence causing heavy traffic in the environs mentioned above.
Last Wednesday, NLC issued a seven-day ultimatum to the federal government to reverse all “anti-poor” and “insensitive” policies.

The union also called on civil society organizations (CSOs) and its councils across the states to join in the August 2 nationwide strike to protest the soaring cost of living in the country.

Efforts by the federal government to halt the planned strike and protest failed.

Meanwhile in a strong warning issued by the Acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday afternoon, he noted that there would be no room for violent protest.

ENigeria Newspaper eye reporter who is on the ground says there is a heavy presence of men of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) who are patrolling and ensuring peace and order are maintained. For More NLC strike updates, please bookmark ENigeria Newspaper on your browser.

 

 

 

 

Desmond Ike-Chima

Desmond Ike-Chima is an award-winning investigative journalist with a proven track record of journalistic excellence. With over a decade of experience, great storytelling skills, a nose for the truth as well as an excellent track record as a staff reporter and editor in multiple print and digital media platforms in Nigeria, before founding his ENigeria Newspaper – a tabloid print online publication founded in 2008, it suffices to say, Desmond Ike-Chima is well grounded in the media. Ike-Chima whose investigative works and news reporting style are fashioned towards a common goal centered on using journalism as a tool to checkmate public officeholders; has published several controversial reports that got him into trouble several times with powerful and corrupt individuals in our society. A victim of blackmail by corrupt corporate entities whose unscrupulous and nefarious dealings he has exposed via his publication, ENigeria Newspaper, Ike-Chima has also suffered a series of harassment from men of the Nigeria Police and other security agencies countless times for discharging his professional duties. Audacious, courageous, dogged, blunt, and principled with zero tolerance for insincerity are some ways to best describe Desmond Ike-Chima. A new media aficionado and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) enthusiast, with in-depth knowledge of Nigeria Entertainment. Ike-Chima is finicky about creating and publishing content on YouTube and other digital media platforms... He loves traveling, photography and exploring new grounds always.

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