The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has insisted that its planned protests scheduled for today, Tuesday and Wednesday, over “mounting hunger and insecurity” in Nigeria will go on.

NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated this in a statement, just as he accused the Federal Government of allegedly trying to use an amorphous group, the Nigeria Civil Society Forum (NCSF), to attack its members during the rallies.

The Number One Unionist vowed to ensure a total shutdown of Nigeria through the withdrawal of services by workers if any of its members are attacked during the protest.

It would be recalled that the Department of State Services (DSS), has warned that the planned protest may be hijacked, and this has been reinforced by the Police, and a Presidential Media Aide, Bayo Onanuga.

This was as the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), warned that embarking on the rallies would be contempt of court.

On February 16, the NLC announced the nationwide protest over the alleged government’s failure to implement agreements reached between with the Labour on October 2, 2023, following the removal of the fuel subsidy.

The decision followed the conclusion of a 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to implement measures against the widespread hardship.