The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for an apology from the Federal Government and the police following the recent raid on its headquarters.
The NLC has also requested a forensic security audit of the premises to ensure its safety and suitability for continued use by workers.
These demands were made during an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held over the weekend in response to the alleged invasion by government security personnel.
NLC President Joe Ajaero stated that until the audit is completed, workers are advised to avoid using the headquarters to prevent potential risks.
Ajaero accused the police of orchestrating a deliberate provocation and emphasized the NLC’s commitment to acting with restraint for the nation’s greater good.
He dismissed the police’s explanation for the raid as insufficient and called for a prompt and clear response from the government.
Ajaero affirmed the NLC’s dedication to protecting Nigerian workers’ rights and warned that further actions will be taken based on the government’s response.
He also criticized the current administration for a pattern of intimidation and deceit against the NLC and the Nigerian public.
In a separate issue, the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has demanded the release of its member, Eleojo Opaluwa, who was reportedly taken by security personnel to an unknown location.
The union claims that on August 4, Opaluwa was approached by security personnel at their office in Maraba, Nasarawa State, and later detained without access to legal or family support.
Efforts to locate Opaluwa, including visits to local police stations and appeals to the National Security Adviser, have been unsuccessful. NUEE has called for the immediate release of Opaluwa, describing his detention as a serious violation of his rights.
