The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is mourning the loss of one of its members, Domingo Adeleke, who passed away at the ongoing International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland. The conference is organized by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
Adeleke died on Monday in Geneva after a brief illness while attending the 114th session of the conference. His death was announced by the NLC’s Assistant General Secretary, Chris Onyeka, in a Facebook post shared on Monday night.
Onyeka described Adeleke as a committed trade unionist whose dedication to Nigerian workers, particularly in Lagos state, and his struggle for decent work took him to the global stage until the very end. He said the loss is felt deeply by all who knew him and worked alongside him.
The NLC leadership visited the hospital in Annemasse, France, to view his body in solidarity and to mourn his passing. The Congress is now beginning the process of arranging for his remains after his sudden death while in active service.
Condolences and Legacy
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, the NLC family, and all comrades across Lagos state. May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may his commitment to workers’ rights continue to inspire us. Rest on, comrade! Your fight lives on!” Onyeka said.
Until his death, Adeleke was a member of the Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) and served as Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council (JNC). His contributions to the labor movement in Nigeria are remembered by colleagues and fellow trade unionists.
