The Nigeria Labour Congres, NLC says it shall resist any attempt to criminalise its hard-earned right to peaceful protest against what it describes as the “ills” perpetrated by operators of the Nigeria state.
The NLC said in line with its protest tradition, it makes bold to state that it has the capacity and the will to protest peacefully against wrongs by the government when necessary.
However, it advised Nigerians to protest when they feel mistreated within the bounds of the law.
In a message for Easter, Joe Ajaero, the president of the NLC, also urged Nigerian leaders at all levels of government who, in his opinion, have caused suffering, poverty, and acrimony among the populace to treat the virtues of Jesus Christ as guiding principles for mending, reestablishing, and repositioning the nation.
According to the NLC, Easter, which commemorates Jesus’ death on the Cross, gives everyone a chance to think deeply about the virtues of great love, sacrifice, and unwavering hope.
According to AIT LIVE, With the expression of the spirit of love, forgiveness, sacrifice, hope, and sincerity, the NLC urged Nigerian workers indeed, all Nigerians to internalise the virtues of Easter.
The NLC asserts that it has a moral duty to constantly remind the government of its responsibilities to the public while also educating the populace about their rights.
Christians and their neighbours were asked by the NLC to observe Easter peacefully.
