The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has begun mass mobilization ahead of a planned nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Wednesday.

The strike is in protest against the removal of fuel subsidies, which has resulted in significant hardships for ordinary citizens.

The NLC urged Nigerians to join them at the Unity Fountain in Abuja on August 2, 2023, to voice their opposition.

The Congress demands immediate action from the government to tackle the criminal elements benefiting from the subsidy, and the urgent repair of domestic refineries to meet local fuel consumption needs.

They expressed concern about the government’s monetary policies, stressing that leaving the national currency to market forces could have detrimental effects.

Academic unions, including the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, have pledged to join the strike.

Some northern youths are set to protest the subsidy removal and call for the dismissal of the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, for allegedly misleading the President.

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has appealed to the NLC to reconsider the strike, citing potential threats to businesses, sustainability, and job creation.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has claimed that the global community supports and commends the removal of fuel subsidies and foreign exchange regime policies, stating that they are yielding positive results.

However, the NLC remains steadfast in its determination to fight for the rights and welfare of Nigerians during these challenging times.