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BREAKING: DSS Releases NLC’s Ajaero On Bail After Airport Arrest

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3 months ago

Sep 10, 2024.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has granted bail to Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, leading to his release from custody.

Ajaero was arrested by DSS operatives on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport while en route to the United Kingdom to attend a conference organized by the Trade Union Congress (TUC).

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that following his arrest, the NLC convened an emergency meeting of its National Administrative Council (NAC) to discuss the situation and plan a response.

At the meeting’s conclusion, the NLC strongly condemned Ajaero’s arrest, demanding his immediate and unconditional release before midnight.

The labour union said the arrest was an attack against all Nigerian workers.

The NLC in a communique issued at the end of the meeting, which was signed by its deputy president, Adeyanju Adewale, also placed all its affiliates, state councils and Nigerians on a red alert.

It said the arrest of Ajaero is another attempt to delay the implementation of the new minimum wage.

The union also demanded the immediate reversal of the price of petrol to ₦617 per litre.

In mobilizing for further action, the NLC also summoned an emergency meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC), scheduled for tomorrow, 10th September, to discuss the situation and take fresh action.

DSS Releases Ajaero