Nigerian labour leader Domingo Adeleke dies in Geneva

Author: Francis UgwuPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

World / International

Nigerian labour leader Domingo Adeleke dies in Geneva

Domingo Michael Adeleke, Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council, died in Geneva after a brief illness. He was in Switzerland as part of Nigeria's delegation to the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference. His death was confirmed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), which praised his dedication to decent work and social justice. Adeleke was also a member of the Nigeria Civil Service Union.

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