By John Shiklam in Kaduna
The nationwide protest towards financial hardship by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) recored poor turnout in Kaduna state as solely few employees participated within the peaceable protest.
The employees converged on state secretariat of the NLC, positioned at Angwan Rimi, off Independence Method, as early as 8am for the protest.
The protest was led Ayuba Suleiman, state chairman of the NLC.
The employees marched from their secretariat to Lugard Corridor Roundway, additionally alongside Independence Method amid heavy police safety.
They have been carrying playcards, calling for an finish to insecurity, starvation and poverty within the nation.
The employees additionally mentioned the present minimal wage can’t purchase a 50kg bag of rice and demanded for a brand new minimal wage.
Huge safety was deployed to strategic areas inside Kaduna metropolis to curtail any try to hijack the protest.
The protest was peaceable and lasted for about an hour.
