The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr. Joe Ajaero, has condemned the proscription of labor unions in Kogi State’s tertiary institutions, declaring that no governor has the constitutional authority to ban unions.
Speaking at a town hall meeting in Lokoja, Ajaero emphasized that union practice falls under the executive legislative list and is regulated at the national level, not by individual state governors.
Ajaero also expressed concerns over governors abandoning their states and relocating to Abuja, which he believes is hindering effective governance. He pointed out that while the leadership had visited five zones in Kogi, they had only met one governor in person, with others frequently absent in the capital.
The NLC president also highlighted various worker grievances, including unaddressed salary increases, lack of housing for workers, and teacher shortages.
These issues, along with the proscription of unions, were raised by workers at the meeting, urging the NLC to intervene.
