According to the NLC, the departure point will be the National Headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress.
The Nigeria Labour Congress has decided to hold its rally on the National May Day celebration on the streets of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Nigerian government denied them the usage of the “Eagle Square.”
Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of the Congress, confirmed this in a statement signed on Saturday in Abuja.
The statement was titled "National May Day Celebration in Abuja: Change of Venue."
The statement reads: “As you must have been aware of the last-minute questionable action of the government at the centre to deny us the use of the Eagle Square for this year’s May-Day celebrations three days to the event despite having granted us the permit months ago.
“Do remember that this is a venue we have been using in the past decades for our May Day celebrations?
“The sudden decision to withdraw the permit may be laden with mischief and actually a sign of what is to come in the near future. It is a call to all of us to be prepared.
“As a result of this unfortunate development, we want to inform you that we have decided to shift the venue for the celebration to the Streets of Abuja.
“This is so that we can deepen our re-connection with the people who are our true partners in the struggle for a free society,” he said.
According to the NLC, the departure point will be the National Headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress by 8:00 a.m.
He went on to say that all affiliates should gather on the grounds of the Paschal Bafyau Labour House on Monday, May 1st, from “where we will proceed on a rally around Abuja.”
He did, however, reassure workers of the NLC's ongoing dedication to traditions and values.