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Following the detention of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, by the Nigerian government while on his way to the United Kingdom to attend a global workers’ gathering, the NLC has commenced a closed-door meeting.

The Head of Public Relations, NLC, Benson Upah, made this known in an interview with our correspondent on Monday.

According to Upah, agents of the Nigerian State seized Ajaero without a legal warrant or formal instrument, and his whereabouts and health status are currently unknown.

The NLC has condemned the detention as a “brazen act of lawlessness and intimidation” and demanded 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.

 

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