A Nigerian labour leader, Domingo Michael Adeleke, has died in Geneva, Switzerland, while attending the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC), leaving members of the country’s labour movement in mourning.

According to Vanguard, Adeleke, who served as Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), passed away on Tuesday following a brief illness while participating in the international labour gathering. (“vanguardngr.com” (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/06/breaking-nigerian-labour-leader-dies-in-geneva/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

He was reportedly part of Nigeria’s official delegation to the conference when he fell ill and was taken for medical attention, where he later died. The news of his death was confirmed by a senior official of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), who described him as a committed trade unionist dedicated to workers’ welfare and social justice. (“vanguardngr.com” (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/06/breaking-nigerian-labour-leader-dies-in-geneva/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

The labour movement has expressed deep shock over the incident, noting that Adeleke played an active role in labour negotiations and advocacy within Lagos State and nationally. His death has cast a shadow over Nigeria’s participation at the ongoing conference, which brings together government, employers, and workers from across the world to discuss labour and employment issues. (“vanguardngr.com” (https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/06/breaking-nigerian-labour-leader-dies-in-geneva/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

The Nigeria Labour Congress said arrangements had begun for the repatriation of his remains, while tributes continue to pour in from colleagues and labour stakeholders who described his passing as a significant loss to the movement.

Source: Vanguard Newspaper