President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed grief over the death of the General Secretary of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC), Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, describing him as a strong voice in the workers’ movement who will be greatly missed for his contributions to constructive engagement with government and employers.
The President in a condolence message released by his Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, expressed his condolences to the NLC, its affiliate unions, the legal profession and the family of the late labor leader.
He described Ugboaja’s death as a big loss to the labor community, noting his commitment to the progress of the rights, welfare and dignity of Nigerian workers.
President said Ugboaja, who died on Thursday, dedicated his professional life to serving workers and brought to the labor movement a rare mix of legal knowledge, strategic foresight, administrative skill and a steadfast dedication to justice.
In his role as General Secretary he carried huge responsibility for coordinating the affairs and providing strategic direction for the operations of the labor movement and its affiliate unions at critical moments. “He forged a common purpose among workers and their representatives,” the Nigerian Leader said.
The President also noted Ugboaja’s central role in negotiations with government and employers, where his legal training, experience and understanding of industrial relations were invaluable.
He prayed that God Almighty would comfort the late labor leader’s family, the labor community and all who mourn his passing.
President Tinubu urged them to find consolation in the fact that Ugboaja lived a life of meaningful service to the country and the workers’ movement.
