- The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) convened an emergency meeting in Abuja on Monday due to the arrest and detention of its President, Joe Ajaero.
- Ajaero was detained at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, while traveling to the United Kingdom for a meeting.
- The NLC has demanded Ajaero’s “immediate and unconditional release” by midnight today and called for the reversal of the recent petrol price increase to N617 per litre.
- The union has issued a red alert to all affiliates, state councils, civil society partners, and the general public.
- An emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting is scheduled for 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) held an urgent meeting in Abuja on Monday, following the unexpected arrest and detention of its President, Joe Ajaero.
Ajaero was apprehended at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, while en route to the United Kingdom for a scheduled meeting. This dramatic turn of events prompted the NLC to convene an emergency session.
In a resolution obtained by newsmen, the NLC has demanded Ajaero’s “immediate and unconditional release” by midnight today. The union also called for an immediate rollback of the recent petrol price increase to N617 per litre.
The NLC has put its affiliates, state councils, civil society partners, and the general public on high alert. Additionally, an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting has been scheduled for 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Development News Network Africa reports that the Bola Tinubu-led government recently increased the pump price of fuel, raising it from N600 per liter to over N1,000, which is now the current price at filling stations nationwide.
The significant hike in fuel prices, driven by the Bola Tinubu-led government’s recent decision, has drastically worsened the daily lives of many citizens. With the cost per liter soaring from N600 to over N1,000, the ripple effects have been profound.
Transportation costs have skyrocketed, making commuting more expensive for workers and students alike. This has, in turn, led to higher prices for goods and services, as businesses struggle to cover their increased operational costs.
Many families are now forced to cut back on essential expenses, and the already high cost of living has become even more unbearable for the average Nigerian. The steep fuel prices have exacerbated economic hardship, pushing more people into poverty and deepening the financial strain on households across the nation
