Peter Obi At NLC Headquarters Mourns Secretary-General Ugboaja
Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has paid a sympathy visit to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) headquarters in Abuja.
The death of the 60-year-old Ugboaja, who became NLC General Secretary in 2019, was reported last week by the family, who said it followed a protracted illness.
Obi, who was Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023, described Ugboaja’s death as a rude shock, stating that the deceased was a good friend, a gentleman and a principled advocate for the rights, dignity and welfare of Nigerian workers.
He said Ugboaja’s commitment to the labour movement and his unwavering belief in the cause of workers made him a remarkable man.
The former Anambra State Governor said the deceased lived a life of service, and his contributions to the labour movement would remain part of his enduring legacy.
Obi tweeted: “Today, I visited the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja to condole with the leadership, led by its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, over the painful loss of the NLC General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, Esq.
“I am consoled by the knowledge that Comrade Emmanuel lived an exemplary life and dedicated himself to a cause greater than himself.
“At this difficult moment, my thoughts and prayers are with his family, colleagues, friends, the entire NLC family, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
“May God Almighty grant his family the strength and fortitude to bear this painful loss, and may He grant Comrade Emmanuel eternal rest.”
