NLC President, Ajaero Vows To Press On Minimum Wage Struggle After Police Questioning

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, has vowed to continue his fight to implement the new minimum wage, undeterred by recent police questioning.

Ajaero made this known upon his return to the Labour House after honouring a police invitation over allegations of terrorism financing and criminal conspiracy.

Ajaero arrived at the Labour House around 11:30 a.m., accompanied by Deputy Lead Counsel Maxwell Opara from Falana & Falana’s Chambers and a team of lawyers.

Speaking to the press, Ajaero emphasised that the situation was merely a “hazard of the job,” and he remained resolute in his commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerian workers.

“We have gone there, and we are back. You can’t do this job we are doing without this type of hazard. It’s expected. For those of them who called me, I told them this is the hazard of the job,” Ajaero stated.

Recalling past struggles, Ajaero mentioned his experience in 1998 when he was detained alongside human rights lawyer Femi Falana during the military regime of General Sani Abacha. He asserted that such challenges were not new to him and would not deter his mission.

“What is important is the circumstances that took me to that place, and whatever it is, we are out to continue the struggle. We have gotten minimum wage, which has not been implemented, so we have to press for its implementation as soon as possible,” Ajaero declared.

The NLC president further affirmed that Congress would remain steadfast in advocating for the welfare of Nigerian workers, stating, “Every other thing that will make the welfare of Nigerian workers worthwhile, we will be involved in it.”

Expressing gratitude for the support he received, Ajaero said, “We will not listen to any distractions. On behalf of the NLC, NAC, NEC, and CWC, I want to thank you for the solidarity they have shown here.”

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