Emergence of Joe Ajaero, Adewale Adeyanju is New Dawn For NLC – Says MAJAN President, Ray Ugochukwu

(By Asuquo Nuwak)

The President of Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria, MAJAN, Ray Ugochukwu, said, with Joe Ajaero as the new President of NLC and Prince Adewale Adeyanju as Deputy President, ” it is a new dawn for Nigeria Labour Congress”.

In the same vein, the Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria (MAJAN), congratulated Joe Ajaero and prince Adewale Adeyanju for their victory in the just concluded election of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

The congratulatory message was given by the President of MAJAN, Comrade Ray Ugochukwu, in a statement made available on MAJAN platform recently.

Comrade Ugochukwu, who is a seasoned Journalist and renowned writer, also said emphatically that NLC under the new leadership will protect the interest of
Nigerian workers and ensures proactiveness in Labour movement.

He noted that the President-General of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, Prince Adewale Adeyanju, has fought valiantly and won many battles in protecting the interest of dockworkers in the maritime industry. His words : “We are optimistic that he will replicate similar strength, doggedness and proactiveness in taking NLC to greater heights”.

Comrade Ray Ugochukwu, who said
comrade Joe Ajaero is not new in labour unionism, also said that labour unionism is a familiar terrain to him. He is quoted as saying that Joe Ajaero has the experience and tenacity to deliver as NLC President.

Above all, the MAJAN President, called on Nigerian workers, affiliate Unions and all relevant stakeholders to give Comrade Ajaero, Prince Adeyanju and their entire Exco needed support to move NLC forward.