The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have condemned the alleged arrest of Labour president, Comrade Joe Ajaero.

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have condemned the alleged arrest of Labour president, Comrade Joe Ajaero. 

Ajaero was allegedly arrested today November 1, at the protest being held by NLC members in Imo state.

A joint statement signed by the General Secretary (NLC), Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja Esq. and Secretary General (TUC) Comrade Nuhu Toro, respectively, explained that Ajaero was bundled into the waiting van of security operatives and whisked away to an unknown destination where he is held incommunicado. The unions told its members to be on alert for immediate nationwide action if, by the end of today, the President of the Congress is not released.

“We call on Nigerian workers, wherever they may be; in the respective industrial Unions; the state councils, and the Branches to be on alert for an immediate nationwide action if, by the end of today, the President of the Congress is not released. We cannot be at work while our President is in the gulag and we cannot be at peace when the Government of Imo state continues to disrespect workers and treat them with utter disdain.” the statement in part reads

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