13 May 2019 | 09:09 AM UTC
Nigeria: Protest in Abuja May 13
National Labour Congress calls for protest to demand the resignation of the Minister of Labour and Employment in Abuja May 13; heightened security presence and transportation disruptions expected near protest site
Event
The National Labour Congress (NLC) - an umbrella organization for trade unions - has called for a protest to take place in Abuja on Monday, May 13. The organization is demanding the resignation of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, after a protest held in front of his residence on May 8, was forcibly dispersed by supporters of the minister; several participants were injured. The exact time and location of the protest remain unclear. A heightened security presence and localized transportation disruptions are to be anticipated near the protest site.
Context
A protest was held in front of Ngige's residence in Abuja on May 8, as NLC members mobilised to denounce the continued delay in the inauguration of the board of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF).
Advice
Individuals located in Abuja are advised to keep abreast of the situation, follow all instructions issued by local authorities, and avoid all protests as a precaution.
