The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has warned that it will no longer remain silent as criminal attacks spread across the country, announcing plans for a national day of mourning and mass protests over worsening insecurity.
Speaking at the opening of the NLC National Executive Council meeting in Lagos, President Joe Ajaero said Nigeria was “under siege,” condemning the recent mass kidnapping of schoolchildren and questioning the withdrawal of security operatives before the attack. He demanded a full investigation to uncover any possible security compromise.
Ajaero vowed: “The NLC cannot stand idly by and allow criminals to take over our country. Never again. We want to know who ordered the withdrawal of security operatives from that school.”
He said the Congress would soon release details for the nationwide protests, stressing that workers, teachers and students were increasingly at risk. He also announced the withdrawal of Labour’s representatives from the Labour Party, accusing them of pursuing personal interests.
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, also raised alarm at the meeting, warning that the country was in “serious trouble” due to escalating kidnappings and violent attacks. He rejected calls for foreign military intervention, saying such measures threaten Nigeria’s sovereignty.
Falana condemned comments made by former U.S. President Donald Trump and urged President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action: “We want to let the world know that we are not a conquered people.”
He called on labour unions, civil society groups and citizens to remain ready to resist any further deterioration in national security.
