Joe Ajaero
Joe Ajaero | |
|---|---|
| National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress | |
| Assumed office 8 February 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Ayuba Wabba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 December 1964 |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Joe Ajaero ⓘ (born 17 December 1964) is a Nigerian journalist and trade unionist, who is the current national president of the Nigerian Labour Congress.[1][2][3] He succeeded Ayuba Wabba who served two terms from 2015 to 2023.[4][5]
Early life and education
Joe Ajaero was born on 17 December 1964, in Emekuku, Owerri North, Imo State.[6] He got his bachelor's degree in education from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1990 and a post graduate diploma in Journalism from Times Journalism Institute in 1994[7]. In 1998, he obtained a master's degree in Industrial and Labour Relations from the University of Lagos. He also obtained a Law degree from Baze University, Abuja in 2023.[8] In 2003, He obtained a Certificate in Advance Tariff Structuring and Subsidy Design Option from the International Professional Practice Partnership, Cape Town, South Africa. He obtained other certifications from St George's Business School, Cambridge University; Harvard Business School; East and South African Management Institute (2011); International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization, Turin-Italy (2009);[8]
Career
Joe Ajaero was a research officer at the One Mechanised Infantry Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, between 1990 and 1991 for his NYSC[9] He worked as a reporter/correspondent and assistant news editor at Vanguard from 1992 to 2001 before joining the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) as the Head of Training/Information between 2001 and 2005.[5][10] In September 2024, the Nigerian State Security Service (SSS) arrested Ajaero, after he criticized the Nigerian government for increasing gasoline prices.[11]
References
- ↑ Anuku, Williams (2023-02-02). "NLC settles for consensus candidate as Wabba bows out as president". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ↑ Report, Agency (2023-02-08). "NLC gets new president, 15 other exco members". Premium Times. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ↑ Agbo, Jeffrey (2023-02-08). "BREAKING: Ajaero sets record, emerges NLC President". TheNiche. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ↑ "BREAKING: Joe Ajaero Emerges NLC President". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. 8 February 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- 1 2 "Ex-Vanguard Assistant News Editor, Ajaero sworn-in as 6th NLC President". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2023-02-08. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ↑ Cyril (2023-02-09). "Ihedioha Congratulates new NLC president, Ajaero". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ↑ Ogunbewon, Adedamola (2023-11-01). "10 things to know about NLC president Joe Ajaero". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-08-17.
- 1 2 Online, Tribune (2023-02-09). "From journalism to unionism: Meet new NLC national president, Joe Ajaero". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ↑ "Joe Ajaero Emerges President Of Nigerian Workers, NLC | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ↑ "JUST IN: Ajaero emerges new NLC national president". The Punch. 2023-02-08. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ↑ "Nigeria: Main labor union says its leader has been arrested". DW. 2024-09-09. Retrieved 2024-09-09.