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There was a high turnout of workers in Ebonyi State on Tuesday as they joined their colleagues nationwide to protest against the economic hardship in Nigeria. The protesters, who arrived at Pa Ngele Oruta township stadium, Abakaliki, the venue of the take-off, marched around major streets and roads. The workers were led by the Ebonyi State Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Oguguo Egwu. Speaking during a brief stop at Udensi Roundabout near the old Government House, Egwu noted that the workers are the worst hit. He said: “Nigerian people are dying, we are suffering and smiling. It …