NLC To Hold May Day Celebrations On Abuja Streets As FG Declines To Approve Eagle Square

The Nigeria Labour Congress [NLC] has scheduled to hold the National May Day celebration on the streets of Abuja on Monday May 1st....CONTINUE READING

The street celebration is slated after the federal government refused to grant the union access to Eagle Square for the event…..CONTINUE READING

Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, the General Secretary of the Congress, in a statement signed on Saturday in Abuja, said the celebration would enable the Congress deepen its reconnection with the people.

“As you must have been aware of the last-minute questionable action of the Government at the centre to deny us the use of the Eagle Square for this year’s May-Day celebrations three days to the event despite having granted us the permit months ago.

“Do remember that this is a venue we have been using in the past decades for our May Day celebrations.

“The sudden decision to withdraw the permit may be laden with mischief and actually a sign of what is to come in the near future. It is a call to all of us to be prepared.

“As a result of this unfortunate development, we want to inform you that we have decided to shift the venue for the celebration to the Streets of Abuja.

“This is so that we can deepen our reconnection with the people who are our true partners in the struggle for a free society,” he said.

Ajeato said that the take-off point shall be at the National Headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) by 8:00 am.

He added that all affiliates are to assemble at the Labour House on Monday, the 1st of May, from where they shall proceed on a rally around Abuja…..CONTINUE READING