In response to the detention of Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), by the Nigerian government while he was en route to a global workers’ conference in the United Kingdom, the NLC has initiated a closed-door meeting.
Benson Upah, Head of Public Relations for the NLC, confirmed this in an interview on Monday.
Upah stated that Ajaero was seized by state agents without a legal warrant or formal notice, and his current whereabouts and health status are unknown.
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The NLC has condemned the detention as a “brazen act of lawlessness and intimidation” and is demanding Ajaero’s immediate and unconditional release.
“The Congress has also called on the international community, human rights organizations, and democracy advocates to take note of the rising wave of authoritarianism in Nigeria.”
Ajaero was set to address the Trade Union Congress in the UK on behalf of Nigerian workers, discussing critical issues like workers’ rights, social justice, and economic fairness.
Upah said, “The NLC has put its affiliates, state councils, and civil society allies on high alert and vowed to protect workers’ rights and not be cowed by oppressive tactics.
“The Congress is currently holding a closed-door meeting to discuss the situation, and the outcome will be made public soon.”
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