The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) held an urgent meeting in Abuja on Monday in response to the arrest and detention of its President, Joe Ajaero.
Ajaero was reportedly apprehended at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while en route to the United Kingdom for a meeting.
The NLC has demanded Ajaero’s “immediate and unconditional release” by midnight on Monday.
The union has also called for an immediate reversal of the recent petrol price increase to N617 per litre.
The NLC has issued a red alert to all affiliates, state councils, civil society allies, and the general public.
Additionally, the NLC has scheduled an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting for 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
