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]
Joe Ajaero | |
|---|---|
| National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress | |
| Assumed office 8 February 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Ayuba Wabba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 December 1964 Emekuku, Owerri North, Imo State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Journalist |
Early life and education
editJoe 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. 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.[7] 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);[7]
Career
editJoe Ajaero was a research officer at the One Mechanised Infantry Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, between 1990 and 1991 for his NYSC[8] 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][9] In September 2024, the Nigerian State Security Department arrests Joe Ajaero, after he criticizes the Nigerian government for increasing gasoline prices.[10]
References
edit- ^ Anuku, Williams (2023-02-02). "NLC settles for consensus candidate as Wabba bows out as president". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ^ Report, Agency (2023-02-08). "NLC gets new president, 15 other exco members". Premium Times Nigeria. 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 Newspaper Nigeria". Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ^ a b "Ex-Vanguard Assistant News Editor, Ajaero sworn-in as 6th NLC President". 2023-02-08. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ^ Cyril (2023-02-09). "Ihedioha Congratulates new NLC president,Ajaero". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
- ^ a b Online, Tribune (2023-02-09). "From journalism to unionism: Meet new NLC national president, Joe Ajaero". Tribune Online. 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". Punch Newspapers. 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.