‘Release Ajaero before 12 midnight’ – NLC issues strong warning, puts members on high alert

The Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, held an urgent gathering in Abuja on Monday in response to the arrest and detention of its President, Joe Ajaero.

Ajaero was detained at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while en route to a meeting in the United Kingdom.

Following the emergency meeting, the NLC issued a resolution demanding Ajaero’s immediate release by midnight on Monday and the reversal of the recent petrol price increase to N617/Litre.

The NLC has put all its affiliates, state councils, civil society allies, and the public on high alert.

Additionally, an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC) has been scheduled for 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.