President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero has stated that the union would not be intimidated.
Gatekeepers News reports that this comes after he visited Intelligence Response Team, IRT, headquarters in Abuja on Thursday upon invitation by the Police.
The President said this while speaking to journalists at Labour House after leaving the police headquarters.
Ajaero noted that NLC remains committed to defending rights of Nigerian workers and will not be intimidated by external pressures.
He said, “We can’t be intimidated.”
“The allegations against us are baseless, and we have nothing to hide.”
Ajaero reflected on challenges faced by labour leaders, saying, “You can’t do this job we’re doing without this type of hazard.”
“Even at the unit level, some of us experienced it. As far back as 1997/1998 with Femi Falana, we were equally together in the cell during the time of Abacha.”
“But whatever the case is, we’re out to continue the struggle. We’ve gotten minimum wage, but we can’t be intimidated. We have to press for its implementation as soon as possible.”
“Every other thing that will make the welfare of the Nigerian workers worthwhile, we will be involved in it.”
The President added that he honoured the invite in the interest of transparency and to clear the air on the allegations levied against him and the union
Ajaero emphasised that the union would continue to fight for the welfare of workers and stand firm in the face of challenges.
He said, “Our resolve is stronger than ever. We will continue to champion the cause of workers across the nation, no matter the obstacles.”
