NLC's Joe Ajaero Criticizes Tinubu's Government Engagement

Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), accused President Bola Tinubu's administration of being disconnected from organized labor. During an episode of the Mic On Podcast, Ajaero stated that the Federal Government had not meaningfully engaged with the NLC despite multiple attempts to initiate discussions from May to December 2025.

The lack of response from the government prompted the NLC to announce a nationwide protest scheduled for December 17, 2025. Ajaero expressed frustration over the government's aloofness, stating that it only engages when compelled by public action.

Following the announcement of the protest, some state governors intervened, facilitating discussions between the NLC and the Federal Government. Although there were a few meetings afterward, Ajaero claimed that many of the issues raised by the NLC remained unresolved, indicating ongoing dissatisfaction with the government's approach to labor relations.