- Earlier, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) accused the federal government of denying it the use of the Eagle Square to mark the Workers’ Day celebration, while noting the celebration will be held on the streets of Abuja to deepen its reconnection with the people
- Following the workers’ threat, FG made a u-turn and gave permission for the Labour Union to use Eagle Square to hold this year’s May Day celebration, slated for Monday, May 1st
- Confirming the development, the minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, said he had called his counterpart in the FCT ministry to resolve the issue
The Federal Government has finally reversed its decision on the disapproval of Eagle Square for the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to hold its May Day celebration, Daily Trust reported on Sunday, April 30.
Meanwhile, the authorities of the Federal Capital Territory had earlier withdrawn permission given to organised labour to use Eagle Square in Abuja for its May Day celebration.
