The Labour Union in Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the death of Domingo Adeleke, the Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council (JNC.
Adeleke died during an official trip to Geneva, Switzerland.
He was among Nigeria’s representatives at the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) and passed away on Tuesday after falling ill while attending the gathering.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced his death in a statement, revealing that he became sick during the conference and was taken for medical care but did not survive.
A member of the Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU), Adeleke played an active role in labour affairs and spent many years working on issues affecting workers and their welfare.
As chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council, he was widely involved in discussions and campaigns aimed at improving working conditions for employees.
According to the NLC, Adeleke remained devoted to the labour movement throughout his career and continued to represent the interests of workers both within Nigeria and on international platforms.
The Congress described him as a dedicated union leader whose commitment to labour issues earned him respect among colleagues and workers across the country.
Following his death, members of the NLC leadership visited the hospital where his body is being kept in Geneva.
The visit was made to pay their respects and begin arrangements required to return his remains to Nigeria for burial.
The Congress said efforts are already underway to complete the necessary procedures for the repatriation of his body.
His passing has created a sombre atmosphere among members of Nigeria’s delegation attending the conference. The International Labour Conference is one of the world’s major labour gatherings, bringing together representatives of governments, employers and workers from different countries to discuss employment policies, workers’ rights and other labour-related matters.
The NLC also extended its sympathies to Adeleke’s family, colleagues and members of the labour community, describing his death as a painful loss.
The organisation noted that many people who worked with him would remember his dedication to the welfare of workers and his contributions to the labour movement.
