The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that it will not be cowed by what it perceives as intimidation tactics by the federal government. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, condemned the recent invasion of the union’s headquarters, a threatening letter from the Registrar of Trade Unions, and the arrest of a National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) executive, Opalua Eleojo, as attempts to silence organized labour.
Ajaero also criticized the federal government’s insincerity in fulfilling its promises to Nigerians, including misleading citizens about the availability of affordable rice. He raised concerns about the government’s efforts to restrict the tenure of trade union leaders, which he described as an illegal interference in the unions’ internal affairs.
The NLC further refuted claims by the Nigeria Police that the raid on its headquarters was unrelated to the union, insisting that the government’s actions are aimed at diverting attention from the ongoing economic hardships facing Nigerians. Ajaero urged the government to cease all forms of intimidation against the NLC and the Nigerian people.
