TUC protests spark venue confusion in osun state

Osun state witnessed confusion among labor unions and civil societies as they planned to stage protests against the government’s economic policies on Wednesday.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) had called for a nationwide protest, denouncing the Federal Government’s economic policies as being anti-masses. They encouraged their members all over the country to participate in peaceful protests on Wednesday.

Initially, it was agreed that the convergence point for the protests in Osun state would be the popular Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, followed by demonstrations at other strategic locations. However, as the day began, members of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the state decided to change the venue to the Centre for Black Culture, a location far away from the city center.

This sudden change left members of civil society organizations (CSOs) puzzled, as they had already gathered at the Freedom Park at 9 am. They were later directed to the Centre for Black Culture behind the government secretariat, but some chose to remain at the original location, waiting for others to arrive.

TUC Chairman, Adekola Adebowale, explained that the decision to relocate the protest was made by the union, and he called on other organizations to join them at the new venue.