'We've heard you' - Lagos Deputy Gov Hamzat calms NLC protesters

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, was spotted at the Labour Union and CSOs rally addressing the protesters.

In his speech to Nigerians who has stormed the streets to rally over the subsidy removal which has left to the rising cost of living across the country.

Hamzat acknowledged the letter presented to the state government, expressing their grievances.

"We've heard you, and the letter has been given to us. What we all want is a better Nigeria," he said.

Earlier today, the Labour Union across the country mobilised and embarked on a nationwide protest in a bid to lament the subsidy removal which has led to the high cost of living.

Videos and photos of the protest has been circulating on social media with Nigerians sharing their thoughts.

The NLC peaceful protest kicks off in Kano, Lagos and Abuja. Let the poor Nigerians breathe banners. AAC Party Sowore joined Abuja and Lagos and Labour Union collabo with masses in Lagos under the bridge at Ikeja. #LetthePoorBreathe. pic.twitter.com/MvuktnLc4N

— Olu ????️ (@empror24) August 2, 2023

The NLC President, Joe Ajaero dragged the Labour Union to mobilize and endorse Peter Obi after knowing fully well that he has vowed to remove the subsidy if elected President. Today, the man is in the forefront trying to lead a protest against the same policy.

Define hypocrisy? pic.twitter.com/RtzG5A7w2y

— Musa Ahmed???? (@real_aahmad) August 2, 2023

Obidients protest in guise of Labour Union. It won’t work!

— Bello Shagari (@Belshagy) August 2, 2023

It's just so painful that Nigerians will never address the real problem, it's a shame to NLC for coming out to protest just now. Why will the news of the removal of subsidy be a shock or surprise to the so called Labour Union? #Protest

— 1st Outsider. ApiBoy (@Tenubs1) August 2, 2023