Commuters stranded as NLC, TUC Block Entrance to Abuja Airport

Commuters on their way to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport were today left stranded as members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) barricaded the entrance to the airport.

The workers who blocked the entry and exit to and from the airport say the move is part of actions to protest last week’s attack on NLC President Joe Ajaero in Imo State.

The union members stormed the airport around 8:58 a.m., grounding aviation activities in one of the country’s busiest airports, with the primary goal being to block flights going to Owerri, the Imo State capital.

The protesting labour members had attempted to enter the airport but were stopped by the military at the checkpoint.

As a result of the refusal, they blocked the entry and exit points of the airport, causing heavy traffic of vehicles on both sides, thereby forcing travellers to make their way into the airport on foot.

This doesn’t make any sense, why will the NLC be blocking people from accessing the Abuja airport. Joe Ajaero and the NLC excos should do the needful. Allow passengers the freedom to travel. What’s this rubbish? Joe didn’t protest when they increased fuel and electricity tariffs. pic.twitter.com/6jbS99MZwS

— Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) November 9, 2023

No car is allowed to enter the Airport Abuja.
Completely blocked by NLC. Even if you're a VIP you can't go through.
Everyone left stranded pic.twitter.com/0EruCmLEK0

— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) November 9, 2023

Protest Action of NLC and TUC at the Abuja Airport to demand for Justice and Action against the Terrorist Attack by Hopeless Hope of Imo State against Nigeria Workers pic.twitter.com/CA99f0OWQr

— Nigeria Labour Congress HQ (@NLCHeadquarters) November 9, 2023

VIDEO: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has blocked the entire road leading to the Abuja airport.#Nlc #labour #strike #abuja pic.twitter.com/kxByPsQSJN

— BusinessDayNG (@BusinessDayNg) November 9, 2023

VIDEO: Air Passengers Stranded As NLC Protesters Blocked Abuja Airport

A video has surfaced online showing members of the Nigeria Labour Congress blocking the entrance to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, preventing many Nigerians and air travellers from accessing the… pic.twitter.com/g4t8PYeTAf

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