Nationwide Protest: Tinubu Holds Late-Night Meeting With NLC Leadership

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held a closed-door meeting on Tuesday night with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in an effort to prevent a planned nationwide protest.

The engagement took place at the State House in Abuja and was aimed at addressing the concerns raised by organised labour ahead of the protest scheduled to begin today.

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, led other labour leaders to the meeting, representing workers across the country. The discussions were part of last-minute efforts by the federal government to calm tensions and find common ground with labour unions.

The planned protest had raised concerns nationwide, especially regarding its potential impact on economic activities and public order. By meeting directly with labour representatives, the presidency signaled its willingness to engage in dialogue rather than confrontation.

Although details of the meeting were not immediately made public, the talks were widely viewed as a strategic move to persuade labour leaders to reconsider the planned action. The outcome of the meeting was expected to influence whether the protest would proceed as scheduled.

Joe Ajaero, speaking on behalf of the labour movement, emphasized the importance of protecting workers’ interests while maintaining open communication with the federal government. The presence of top labour officials underscored the seriousness of the issues under discussion.

The meeting marked another critical moment in the ongoing relationship between the Tinubu administration and organised labour, as both sides navigate economic reforms and their effects on Nigerian workers.

As Nigerians awaited further updates, attention remained focused on whether the dialogue would lead to a suspension of the protest or pave the way for continued negotiations.