NLC President Joe Ajaero Biography: Age, Wife, Kids, Net Worth, Tribe, State Of Origin, Phone Number, Wikipedia

Biography

Joe Ajaero (born December 17, 1964) is a renowned journalist and unionist. He has had a diverse career, starting as a journalist before transitioning into the role of a unionist. 

Currently, he holds the esteemed position of being the National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress. From 1992 to 2001, Joe gained valuable experience working at Vanguard Newspapers, where he undertook various roles such as reporter, correspondent, and assistant news editor. 

Furthermore, Joe Ajaero has displayed his commitment to furthering his education by obtaining a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the prestigious Times Journalism Institute.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Joe Ajaero
Born:	17 December 1964 (age 59 years old)
Place of Birth:	Emekuku, Imo, Nigeria
State Of Origin:	Imo State
Nationality:	Nigerian
Education:	University of Nigeria
Height:	1.58 m
Parents:	Mr. & Mrs. Ajaero
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Mrs. Ajaero
Girlfriend • Partner:	N/A
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Journalist • Unionist
Net Worth:	$1 million-$5 million

Early Life & Education

Joe Ajaero, a prominent figure in Nigerian society, was born on December 17, 1964, in the town of Emekuku, located in Imo State. While his parents’ names remain undisclosed to the public eye, they are commonly referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Ajaero. 

Unfortunately, details regarding any siblings Joe may have are currently unknown to the media. Throughout his early years, Joe attended Emekuku Primary School for his primary education and later pursued his secondary education at Government Secondary School in Owerri. These formative academic experiences played a crucial role in shaping Joe’s path toward success.

After completing his Bachelor of Education degree in 1990, Joe Ajaero continued his academic journey at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Pursuing his passion for journalism, he enrolled in the Times Journalism Institute in 1994 to earn a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism.

Career

Joe Ajaero commenced his professional journey as a research officer at the Nigerian Army’s One Mechanised Infantry Division in Kaduna for his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) between 1990 and 1991. Later, he served as a reporter/correspondent and an assistant news editor at Vanguard Newspapers from 1992 to 2001.

Ajaero started his career with the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) in 2001, where he initially served as the Head of Training/Information. Over the years, he worked his way up and became the National President in 2005. 

Throughout this role, Joe Ajaero has remained committed to fighting for better working conditions and welfare for electricity workers in Nigeria. Alongside this, he has fearlessly spoken out against government policies that he believes harm the rights and well-being of workers.

In 2023, Ajaero emerged as the elected President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, marking a significant milestone in his career. Notably, he became the first unionist from the power sector to assume this prestigious leadership position within the NLC.

This achievement highlights his accomplishments and reflects the growing recognition and influence of individuals representing the power sector within the labor movement in Nigeria.

On November 14, 2023, the Bank and electricity workers expressed their support for the nationwide strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). 

This strike, declared by the unions, is set to commence from midnight on November 14. This strike aims to protest against the alleged attack on Joe Ajaero, the President of the NLC, in Imo State on November 1.

Awards & Nominations

• 2014: CNN African Journalist Award for News Impact
• 2019: Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA) for Investigative Journalist of the Year
• 2019: Nigeria Pitch Awards for Football Journalist of the Year (Print)
• 2020: Wole Soyinka Investigative Journalism Award for Investigative Reporter of the Year
• 2022: Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA) for Sports Reporter of the Year
• 2022: Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Award for Football Journalist of the Year
• 2023: Nigeria Pitch Awards for Football Journalist of the Year (Print)

Social Media

Joe Ajaero does not have any publicly known social media handles.

Personal Life

Joe Ajaero, a Nigerian journalist and media executive, leads a private life and prefers to keep his personal affairs away from the public eye. As a married individual with children, he prioritizes maintaining confidentiality when sharing details about his family. 

Despite his professional accomplishments and involvement in the media industry, Ajaero maintains a boundary between his public and personal life.

Joe Ajaero is married to Mrs. Ajaero and has children.

Net Worth

Joe Ajaero‘s net worth is estimated to fall between $1 million and $5 million. This estimation considers his accumulated earnings from his diverse professional roles as a journalist, unionist, and public speaker. 

Notably, Ajaero currently holds the eminent position of national President in the Nigerian Labour Congress, an influential labor union recognized as one of the most powerful on the African continent.