By Kesandu Egburonu
THE protest against fuel subsidy in Nigeria has taken another turn as some angry residents of the Federal Capital Territory, have invaded the National Assembly in Abuja.
The incident occurred at noon on Wednesday.
The Nigerian Labour Congress had earlier in the week, announced its plan to go on a nationwide protest against the removal of fuel subsidy.
The protest, which kicked off Wednesday, took place simultaneously in Lagos, Bayelsa, Kano and Kwara states as well.
The Abuja protest, however, appears to be taking a violent turn as protesters have now vented their anger and brought down the gate of the National Assembly.
The presence of heavy security around the premises did not seem to deter the rising anger among protesters who have raised their voices in both verbal and active display of annoyance against government policies that are not favourable to the people.
Protests in Lagos and other states appear more peaceful, though, as protesters have been spotted proceeding from one area to another, chanting and lifting banners with inscriptions bearing their grievances.
It will be recalled that, on May 29th, the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had declared a removal on subsidy of petrol products.
This has resulted in hardship among Nigerians with a commensurate increase in transportation cost as well as food produce.
It remains to be seen, the government’s reaction to this turn of events even as the President has constantly called for dialogue between the FG and the labour unions.
