The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said its nationwide protest over rising insecurity across the country has started yielding results, following the response from the Federal Government.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with our correspondent on Thursday, the Chairman of the NLC, Kano State Chapter, Comrade Kabiru Inuwa, said the protest achieved its purpose by drawing the attention of authorities to the worsening security situation.

“The protest was conducted successfully. The message was delivered throughout the country, and we believe it has been fruitful,” Inuwa said.


He explained that the seriousness of the protest was reflected in the quick response from the Presidency.

He noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu invited labour leaders for discussions in the early hours of Wednesday.

“Because this was a call to action, the authorities have responded. In the early hours of Wednesday, President Tinubu invited the labour leaders, and a very fruitful discussion was held,” he stated.

“An action plan to tackle the menace of insecurity is already on the pipeline,” Inuwa added.

The NLC had on Wednesday staged a nationwide protest to express concern over the increasing cases of kidnapping, banditry, and other violent crimes across the country. 

The congress said the protest was aimed at compelling government at all levels to take urgent and decisive action to protect lives and property.