Ajaero Critiques TUC's Rejection of ₦70,000 Allowance Deal

Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has publicly questioned the Trade Union Congress (TUC) regarding its rejection of the Federal Government's proposed ₦70,000 transport allowance. Ajaero stated that the TUC was not part of the negotiations and expressed surprise at their opposition to an agreement they did not sign.

He noted that the NLC had made it clear that it was negotiating independently of the TUC. Ajaero suggested that instead of opposing the allowance, the TUC should have advocated for a higher amount to facilitate a joint negotiation with the government.

He recalled that the disagreement arose after the TUC president indicated that the minimum wage would be up for negotiation in August 2027, a position the NLC found inconsistent with the law. Ajaero reiterated that the NLC had distanced itself from the TUC during the negotiation process and expressed concern over the TUC's rejection of the transport allowance, questioning why they would oppose something they did not negotiate.