Rufai Oseni Critiques NLC and TUC Leaders Over Labor Issues

Rufai Oseni, a presenter at Arise Television, criticized Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and Festus Osifo, president of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), for their disagreement regarding the Federal Government's ₦70,000 transport allowance for public sector workers, which was approved for six months. The TUC rejected this arrangement, arguing that the NLC could not negotiate on behalf of its members without TUC's involvement.

Oseni expressed his disappointment during an episode of the Arise Television Morning Show, stating that both leaders should be ashamed of themselves for failing to defend Nigerian workers during a time of economic hardship. He noted that the labor movement has become politicized and divided, leaving workers without adequate representation.

Oseni emphasized that past labor leaders were more united in confronting government policies affecting workers, and he criticized the current leadership for not holding the Federal Government accountable for unfulfilled promises.