The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Oluwaseun Faleye, has expressed condolences to the Nigerian labour movement following the death of the General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja.
Faleye described the death of Ugboaja as a significant loss to organised labour and the wider struggle for workers’ rights and welfare in Nigeria.
In a condolence message issued in Abuja on Friday, the NSITF chief said Ugboaja was a dedicated labour leader, an articulate advocate for workers and a patriot who carried out his responsibilities with commitment and integrity.
According to Faleye, Ugboaja played an important role in promoting the rights and dignity of Nigerian workers during his tenure as NLC General Secretary.
“As the General Secretary of the NLC, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja stood firm for the rights and dignity of labour. He was a bridge-builder, a voice of reason, and a dependable partner in the pursuit of protection for all workers,” Faleye said.
He also described the late labour leader as a brilliant lawyer and accomplished administrator whose contributions to workers’ welfare and social justice would be remembered.
Faleye said Ugboaja’s commitment to public service and labour advocacy had left a lasting impression on the movement, adding that his absence would be deeply felt by colleagues and stakeholders.
“While celebrating his life of service, courage, and unwavering commitment to the Nigerian worker, his legacy of advocacy and integrity will endure,” he said.
The NSITF managing director extended the organisation’s condolences to the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, members of the Congress, Ugboaja’s family and the broader labour community.
“On behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of NSITF, we commiserate with the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero and his team, the family he has left behind, and the entire labour movement,” Faleye said.
He prayed for eternal rest for the deceased and strength for his family and colleagues to cope with the loss.
