NLC Protest: Reduce cost of governance, Ondo workers tell Tinubu

The Organised Labour in Ondo State have asked the federal government to immediately reduced the cost of governance and cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal.

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and Trade Union Congress, TUC, made the joint demand in Akure at a peaceful demonstration to demand better welfare for Nigerian masses.

Ondo state NLC Chairman, Victor Amoko, welcomed the removal of the fuel subsidy but lamented how its effect had been biting hard on the Nigerian masses.

Amoko said every household in the nation is feeling the hardship occasioned by the policies of the government.

He noted that the increment in the price of petrol has led to astronomical increases in transportation fares, food, goods and services, tuition fees and the cost of accessing quality healthcare services in the country.

State Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, Clement Fatuase, said the federal government should allow the poor to breathe.

He noted that the inhuman policies introduced by the government will not be tolerated.

Special adviser to governor Rotimi Akeredolu on union matters and special duties, Dare Aragbaye, who received the unions protest letter assured them that their demands would be escalated to the president.