Nigerian Labour Leader Dies During Meeting In Geneva

The Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), Domingo Michael Adeleke, has died while attending the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland.

Naija News understands that the Labour leader, who was part of the Nigerian delegation to the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, died on Tuesday after a brief illness.

He reportedly became ill and was later taken for medical attention, but subsequently passed away.

The development was confirmed by an official of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), who described Adeleke as a committed trade unionist dedicated to the welfare of workers.

“It is with deep sorrow that the Nigeria Labour Congress and the entire trade union movement in Nigeria, especially the 2026 Workers’ Delegates to the International Labour Conference, announce the passing of Comrade Domingo Michael Adeleke, who died today in Geneva after a brief illness while attending the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference,” the official said as quoted by Vanguard.

Adeleke was also a member of the Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) until his passing.

The NLC added that he remained committed to the promotion of decent work, workers’ welfare and social justice throughout his career.

“Comrade Domingo was a committed trade unionist whose dedication to Nigerian workers and the struggle for decent work took him to the global stage right to the end.

“His loss is felt deeply by all who knew him and worked alongside him,” the official added.

The NLC said its leadership had visited the hospital where his body is being kept and had begun arrangements for the repatriation of his remains.

“The NLC leadership earlier today went to the hospital to see his body in solidarity, mourn his passing, and begin the process of arranging the necessary procedures,” the official said.

The NLC also extended condolences to his family, colleagues and members of the labour movement, describing Adeleke’s death as a significant loss.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, the NLC family and all comrades across Lagos State. May his soul rest in peace, and may his commitment to workers’ rights continue to inspire us,” the Congress said.