Latest
NLC President Joe Ajaero dismisses allegations, vows to continue advocating for workers
Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, visited the IRT headquarters to address allegations of serious crimes, including terrorism financing and cybercrime. After a brief meeting with the police, Ajaero, flanked by prominent figures like Femi Falana and Deji Adeyanju, dismissed the claims as baseless. He affirmed the NLC’s commitment to workers’ rights and vowed that the union would remain undeterred by intimidation, continuing its advocacy for improved worker welfare.
Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), visited the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) headquarters in Abuja on Thursday to address allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, subversion, criminal conspiracy, and treasonable felony.
Accompanied by human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and activist Deji Adeyanju, Ajaero arrived at 10:17 a.m. and left at 11:15 a.m.
Speaking after the meeting, Ajaero dismissed the allegations as baseless and reiterated that the NLC would not be intimidated.
He emphasized the union’s commitment to defending workers’ rights and continuing their advocacy despite the challenges.
ALSO READ : 2024-25 Champions League Pots revealed
Ajaero highlighted the historical struggles of labour leaders and assured that the NLC remains steadfast in its mission to improve workers’ welfare.
The visit was part of the NLC’s effort to address and refute the accusations, demonstrating their transparency and dedication to their cause.
Ajaero reaffirmed the union’s resolve to overcome obstacles and maintain their focus on advocating for workers’ rights.
-
Education7 days agoUniversity of Ibadan releases 2026/2027 post-UTME screening results
-
Football7 days agoUnpaid £185m Club World Cup fund sparks fresh FIFA controversy
-
Business7 days agoBreaking: NNPCL reduces pump price of petrol as competition intensifies
-
Football2 days agoFrance confirms U-20 Women’s World Cup participation amid FIFA-UEFA rift
-
Business2 days agoNigeria’s external debt service falls 31.5% to $954m in Q1 2026
-
Latest7 days agoObasanjo’s Abeokuta summit ignites fresh talks of opposition realignment
-
Aviation7 days agoHow visa restrictions fail to slow Nigerians’ ‘Japa’ trend
-
Energy7 days agoThree years later, fuel subsidy savings remain under scrutiny