The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has declared that the union won’t be intimidated by exterior pressures, following his look on the Intelligence Response Team headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
Ajaero, who was invited by the police to deal with allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, subversion, felony conspiracy, and treasonable felony, arrived on the IRT workplace at 10:17 a.m. and left shortly after 11:15 a.m.
Speaking to journalists on the Labour House after leaving the police headquarters, Ajaero asserted that the NLC stays dedicated to defending the rights of Nigerian employees and won’t be cowed by any type of intimidation.
“We can’t be intimidated,” he acknowledged emphatically. “The allegations against us are baseless, and we have nothing to hide.”
Reflecting on the challenges confronted by labour leaders, Ajaero shared, “You can’t do that job we’re doing with out this sort of hazard. Even on the unit stage, a few of us skilled it, way back to 1997/1998 with Femi Falana, we have been equally collectively within the cell throughout the time of Abacha… however regardless of the case is, we’re out to proceed the wrestle, we’ve gotten minimal wage however we will’t be intimidated, we’ve to press for its implementation as quickly as doable.
“Every other thing that will make the welfare of the Nigerian workers worthwhile, we will be involved in it,” he famous.
Ajaero additional defined that his look earlier than the police was within the curiosity of transparency and to clear the air on the unfounded accusations levelled in opposition to him and the NLC.
He famous that the union would proceed to battle for the welfare of employees and stand agency within the face of challenges.
Despite the seriousness of the allegations, Ajaero maintained a assured stance, dismissing the claims as an try to weaken the labour motion.
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“Our resolve is stronger than ever,” he added. “We will continue to champion the cause of workers across the nation, no matter the obstacles.”
The NLC president’s look on the IRT headquarters adopted his preliminary invitation by the police on August 20, which he was unable to attend because of unexpected circumstances.