NLC's Joe Ajaero Critiques TUC's Rejection of Allowance

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) are at odds regarding a proposed N70,000 transport allowance. The TUC rejected the allowance, advocating instead for a salary increase due to the government's failure to fulfill previous wage promises.

NLC President Joe Ajaero questioned the TUC's stance, noting that they did not participate in the negotiations with the government. Ajaero emphasized that the NLC acted independently and expressed surprise at the TUC's opposition to an agreement they did not sign.

He suggested that the TUC should have pushed for a higher allowance instead of rejecting the NLC's outcome. The disagreement intensified after the TUC president mentioned that the minimum wage would be due for negotiation in August 2027, a position the NLC found inconsistent with the law.

Ajaero clarified that the NLC had distanced itself from the TUC after initial reports suggested joint negotiations with the government.