The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has commenced a nationwide protest over the leadership tussle at the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) board.
The nationwide protest, which began 9 am on Monday, May 13 started from the Labour house in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, Premium Times reports.
It had members of affiliated unions in attendance.
The union is protesting over the minister of labour, Dr Chris Ngige’s unwillingness to inaugurate the NSITF board.
Speaking at the protest, the national president of NLC, Ayuba Wabba, said they are protesting the attack on Nigerian workers during a procession to Ngige’s private residence in Asokoro, Abuja.
“Members of International Labour Congress in Geneva will be protesting against Ngige on June 18,” he said.
According to him, Nigerian workers have the rights to protest and picket.