NLC announces Dec 17 for nationwide protest over insecurity
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced December 17, 2025 to hold nationwide protest over insecurity in the country.
The decision was contained in a communiqué issued on Monday at the end of the NLC National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Lagos, and jointly signed by the NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, and the Acting General Secretary, Mr Benson Upah.
The NEC, in its deliberation on pressing national and industrial issues, including the recent abduction of 24 schoolgirls in Kebbi, condemned the kidnapping and killing of school staffer during the incident and criticised the withdrawal of security personnel from the affected school prior to the attack.
It described the surge in attacks on schools as alarming and called on the Federal Government to secure all schools, particularly those in remote and vulnerable areas.
The NEC resolved to mobilise all NLC affiliates and state councils for the protest and demanded immediate investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the security lapses.
According to the communiqué, other key issues discussed at the meeting include the crisis in the tertiary education sector, the ongoing strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), and the revival of the Labour–Civil Society Coalition (LASCO).
The communiqué further warned that failure of the Federal Government to address insecurity and other pressing issues could lead to escalated industrial actions across various sectors, including health and education, adding that workers’ safety and welfare remained a top priority in NLC’s advocacy and urged citizens to join hands with workers in demanding a safer nation.
It noted that the planned protest would be peaceful but resolute and aimed at compelling the government to act decisively.
The NLC also urged state governments and security agencies to intensify measures to protect vulnerable communities, particularly schools and students, warning that continued neglect could undermine national stability.
Source: Vanguard
