Abuja Airport Grounded by Protesting NLC, TUC

On November 9, 2023, members of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) demonstrated in Abuja.

On Thursday, members of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) suspended operations at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International in Abuja.

This strike is a part of the unions’ response to the attack in Imo State on NLC President Joe Ajaero.

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The entrance and exit to the airport were blocked by the demonstrators.

According to reports, the matter started as a state issue has now taken a national undertone, “as the protesting unionists stormed the venue around 8:58 a.m., grounding aviation activities in one of the country’s busiest airports.

“They were at the airport to halt flights going to Owerri, the Imo State capital. While security operatives prevented them from entering the airport, the protesters blocked the airport’s entry and exit routes, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. Many of them abandoned their vehicles and instead trekked.”