Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), in a surprising turn of events. The arrest occurred on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Ajaero was en route to the United Kingdom for an official engagement when he was detained. His trip to London was scheduled for him to participate in the Trade Union Congress conference, which is set to commence today.
The arrest of Ajaero has raised significant concerns and questions regarding its implications for both the NLC and the broader labor movement in Nigeria. The timing of the arrest, coinciding with the commencement of an important international conference, has drawn attention and speculation about the reasons behind the DSS’s actions and their potential impact on labor relations and political dynamics within the country.
