The Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), Domingo Michael Adeleke, has died while participating in the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.
Adeleke, who was a member of Nigeria’s delegation to the conference, reportedly passed away following a brief illness. He was said to have taken ill during the event and was rushed for medical treatment but later died.
The development was confirmed by officials of the Nigeria Labour Congress, who described the late labour leader as a dedicated advocate for workers’ welfare and social justice.
According to the Congress, Adeleke remained actively committed to the labour movement and the promotion of decent working conditions for Nigerian workers throughout his career.
The deceased was also a member of the Nigeria Civil Service Union and was widely respected within labour circles for his contributions to workers’ rights and industrial relations.
In a statement mourning his passing, the NLC noted that Adeleke represented Nigerian workers with distinction and remained committed to advancing labour interests both nationally and internationally.
The Congress described his death as a significant loss to the trade union movement, noting that his dedication to workers’ welfare took him to the global stage in service of the labour cause.
The NLC leadership has reportedly visited the medical facility where his remains are being kept and has commenced arrangements for the repatriation of his body to Nigeria.
Labour leaders, colleagues, and associates have continued to pay tribute to Adeleke, remembering him as a committed unionist who devoted his life to advocating for better working conditions and the protection of workers’ rights.
The Congress extended its condolences to his family, colleagues, and members of the labour movement across the country, praying for strength and comfort for all those affected by his passing.
Adeleke’s death has cast a shadow over Nigeria’s participation at the ongoing International Labour Conference, where delegates from around the world are meeting to discuss issues relating to employment, labour standards, workers’ welfare, and social protection.
