Workers in Delta State under the aegis of the Nigerian Labour Congress have taken a peaceful protest over prevailing insecurity in parts of the country to Government House Asaba in compliance with the directive by NLC for a nationwide demonstration against insecurity in the country..
The workers in their large number marched along major roads in Asaba leading to the Government House to register their concerns over incessant killings, kidnapping, attack and other forms of insecurity in the state, and other parts of the country, and the need for government to intensify efforts in tackling the worrisome situation.
Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Delta State Council, Comrade Acrobat Enekhawore, who led the protest, said insecurity had disrupted daily life and shattered public confidence across the country.
He urged state and federal governments to restore security, safeguard children’s education, protect workplaces and homes, and secure the future of the nation.
Receiving the protesters on behalf of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the Chief of Staff , Government House, Johnson Erijo acknowledged their concerns, stressing that “the primary essence of government is the security and welfare of its citizens” .
He reaffirmed commitment of Delta State Government to the protection of lives and property, stressing that security remains the very essence of governance.
While noting that Delta State remains relatively peaceful, he described the protest as a solidarity action reflecting the broader national security challenges.
The Chief of Staff also pointed out that the Federal Government is aware of the gravity of the situation, noting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited some of the security challenges currently confronting the country.
“We equally recognize the efforts being made by the Federal Government to confront and address the ugly and disturbing security situations being experienced in some parts of the country,” he said.
Erijo conveyed the message of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to the workers, emphasizing that the enhancement of peace and security is one of the cardinal pillars of the present administration’s MORE Agenda.
According to him, “without peace and security, it will be impossible to effectively deliver the dividends of democracy,” and assured the protesters that their message had been clearly received and would be transmitted to the appropriate authorities, including the President.
Erijo said the state government appreciated the maturity displayed by the workers, assuring them that “necessary actions will continue to be taken to further strengthen security across the nation.
