Biography
Joe Ajaero (born December 17, 1964) is a prominent journalist and trade union activist. He has had a varied career, starting as a journalist before moving into a role as a trade union activist.
Currently, he holds the prestigious position of National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress. From 1992 to 2001, Joe gained valuable experience working at Vanguard Newspapers, where he held various roles as a reporter, editor and assistant news editor.
Furthermore, Joe Ajaero has demonstrated his commitment to furthering his education by obtaining a postgraduate degree in journalism from the prestigious Times Journalism Institute.
Nigerian journalist
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| Full name: | Joe Ajaero |
| Born: | December 17, 1964 (age 59) |
| Place of birth: | Emekuku, Imo, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Imo State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Education: | University of Nigeria |
| Height: | 1.58 minutes |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Ajaero |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Couple: | Mrs. Ajaero |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Journalist • Union |
| Net worth: | $1 million – $5 million |
Early life and education
Joe Ajaero, a prominent figure in Nigerian society, was born on December 17, 1964, in the town of Emekuku, located in Imo State. Although the names of his parents have not been made public, they are commonly referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Ajaero.
Unfortunately, details about any siblings Joe may have are currently unknown to the media. During his early years, Joe attended Emekuku Elementary School for his primary education and then pursued his secondary education at Public high school in Owerri. These formative academic experiences played a vital role in shaping Joe’s path to success.
After completing his Bachelor of Education in 1990, Joe Ajaero continued his education at University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Pursuing his passion for journalism, he enrolled at the Times Journalism Institute in 1994 to pursue a Postgraduate Degree in Journalism.
Career
Joe Ajaero began his career journey as a research officer at the 1st Mechanized Infantry Division of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from 1990 to 1991. He later worked as a reporter/reporter and assistant news editor at Vanguard Newspapers from 1992 to 2001.
Ajaero started his career with the National Union of Electrical Workers (NUEE) in 2001 where he initially served as the Head of Training/Information. Over the years, he worked hard and became the National President in 2005.
Throughout this role, Joe Ajaero remained committed to fighting for better working conditions and benefits for electricity workers in Nigeria. In addition, he was fearless in speaking out against government policies that he believed were detrimental to workers’ rights and benefits.
In 2023, Ajaero emerged as the elected President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, marking a major milestone in his career. Notably, he became the first person from the electricity industry to hold this prestigious leadership position in the NLC.
This achievement highlights his achievements and reflects the growing recognition and influence of individuals representing the electricity sector in the Nigerian labour movement.
On 14 November 2023, Bank and electricity workers expressed support for the nationwide strike initiated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
The strike, announced by the unions, will begin at midnight on November 14. The strike is in protest against the alleged attack on Joe Ajaero, NLC Chairman, in Imo State on November 1.
Awards & Nominations
- 2014: CNN Africa Journalist Award for News Impact
- 2019: Nigeria Media Merit Awards (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 Awards (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 public social media accounts.
Personal life
Joe Ajaero, a Nigerian journalist and media executive, lives a private life and prefers to keep his personal life away from the public eye. Being married with children, he prefers to keep his privacy when sharing details about his family.
Despite his professional achievements 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 be between $1 million and $5 million. This estimate takes into account his accumulated earnings from his various professional roles as a journalist, unionist, and public speaker.
Notably, Ajaero currently holds the prestigious position of National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, an influential and recognized trade union as one of the most powerful on the African continent.
