PHOTOS: NLC Protest Hits Lagos, Abuja, Enugu Over Rising Insecurity

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) launched a nationwide protest on December 17, 2025, to demand urgent government action over rising insecurity, with confirmed demonstrations in Abuja, Lagos, and Enugu.

Led by NLC President Joe Ajaero, members gathered at key locations, including the NLC secretariat in Abuja, ahead of the rallies.

Despite a late-night meeting between President Bola Tinubu and union leaders aimed at averting the protest, the NLC went ahead with its planned action. In preparation, police deployed tactical units and placed commands on high alert in major cities such as Lagos and Abuja. The protests caused disruptions in Enugu, highlighting the scale of the nationwide mobilisation.

While the demonstrations were planned across the country, Taraba State has not been confirmed as a location where protests took place. So far, Lagos, Abuja, and Enugu are the only states with verified reports of active protests.

The nationwide action was organised to draw attention to the worsening insecurity in Nigeria and push for immediate government intervention.