Ajaero Calls for Labor Leaders to Pursue Political Power

On a recent visit to Birnin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital, Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), called on labor leaders to seek political leadership roles. He emphasized that the experiences of former union leaders in government highlight the importance of workers' representation in authority.

Ajaero made these remarks during a dinner hosted by Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, who is a former Deputy National President and Acting President of the NLC. Ajaero commended Governor Idris for his significant contributions to the labor movement and ongoing transformations in Kebbi State.

He assured the governor of the NLC's continued support and noted that the Congress would persist in fostering relationships with the state, citing its peaceful environment. In response, Governor Idris expressed that the NLC leadership is part of his extended family and dismissed negative reports about the state as propaganda, asserting his administration's progress across various sectors and reaffirming commitment to worker welfare.