Workers under the platform of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have staged a peaceful protest to express their displeasure over the removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government.
The workers who thronged out in their number moved round the major streets in Ilorin before delivering letter of their grievances to the deputy governor ,Mr Kayode Àlabi.
In his address shortly after delivering the letter the , Chairman Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Kwara state Council,Comrade Muritala Olayinka expressed satisfaction with the peaceful manner members conducted themselves.
From left The Chairman NLC, Kwara state Council, Comrade Muritala Olayinka 2nd left and the Chairman NUJ, Kwara state Council,Comrade Ahmed Abdullateef while addressing workers during the protests
He said the reason for the rally was to let government know the hardship Nigerians are passing through as a result of the removal of fuel subsidy.
Comrade Olayinka said the federal government should as a matter of urgency repair the nation’s refineries to make fuel available and affordable.
He said the palliative announced by the government should also be made available to cushioned the hardship people are passing through.
Comrade Olayinka advised members to maintain peace during and after the rally.
In their separate remarks the Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists(,NUJ,)Kwara state Council,Comrade Ahmed Abdullateef,and the Chairman Trade Union Congress,(TUC,) Kwara state Council ,Comrade Tunde Joseph said Nigerians are suffering as a result of the removal of the fuel subsidy.
They assured that the organise labour would use all available peaceful means to make government do the needful.
They commended the security agencies for exhibiting professionalism in in the discharge of their duties during the protest rally.
In his address on behalf of the state state government,the Deputy Governor of Kwara state, Mr Kayode Àlabi assured members of the organised labour that their message would be delivered to the appropriate quarters.
He urged the workers to remain peaceful during and after the protest rally.
COV/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
