9th January, 2012
Press Statement
WE SALUTE NIGERIANS!
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Civil Society Organisations commend workers and the Nigerian people for their overwhelming support and commitment to the fight against the sudden astronomical increase in the price of petrol. The general strike and mass protests today was very successful, with a large number of Nigerians coming out to show their feelings against the insensitivity and callousness of the Federal Government in increasing petrol prices from N65 per litre to N141 and N250.
However, we are sad that despite the resolve of workers and the Nigerian people to keep the protest peaceful, the Federal Government unleashed its security machinery against the people. As a result, some Nigerians were reportedly injured and killed in cold blood in Kano and Lagos.
This mindless killing of unarmed Nigerians on a peaceful protest is strongly condemned, and the Inspector General of Police and President Jonathan will be held responsible for these senseless deaths. We have started the process with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to bring these culprits to book.
We call on workers and the Nigerian people to continue to participate actively everyday in the general strike and mass protests all over the country to ensure that the price of Petrol is brought back to N65 per litre.
Stand up to be counted!
Chris Uyot
Head of Information, NLC
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