Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, has urged the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to declare a nationwide strike starting Monday, August 5, 2024, in solidarity with the ongoing protests against economic hardship, deprivation, and perceived misgovernance in Nigeria.
Sowore appealed to the organised labour union to take action, stating that this was a critical moment for collective action to address the country’s challenges.
He emphasised the need for the NLC to demonstrate its support for Nigerian workers and citizens during this time of need, rather than remaining passive.
In a message to NLC, Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2019 and 2023 general elections, advised NLC to identify with the Nigerians at this moment.
He wrote on his X account: “Stop hiding from Nigerians and Nigerian workers when they need you most, and declare or resume the nationwide strike from Monday, August 5th, 2024, until we win together! #RevolutionNow.”