From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
The Yobe State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Mukhtar Tarbutu, has called on members and affiliates of the union to pray for the release of its National President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, who was recently invited by the Nigerian Police Force.
Tarbutu made the appeal on Thursday in Damaturu while addressing a gathering of NLC members and affiliates in the state.
He said the union had received a directive from the national headquarters to mobilize members to police headquarters in their respective states in solidarity with Ajaero.
However, in Yobe State, the NLC leadership decided to adopt a spiritual approach by organizing prayers for Ajaero’s safe return.
Tarbutu expressed confidence that Allah would intervene and ensure the safety of the NLC president.
In addition to the prayers, Tarbutu also announced the formation of a technical committee to review the implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage in the state.
The committee has completed its work and submitted its recommendations to the state government.
Tarbutu commended the committee for its efforts and expressed hope that the government would engage with the union on the issue.
