Lagos mourns as ex-JNC chair Michael Adeleke dies during ILC conference in Switzerland

The Lagos State government has mourned the death of a former chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), Michael Adeleke, who died during the ongoing International Labour Convention in Geneva, Switzerland.
The government, in a statement issued by its head of service, Bode Agoro, on Tuesday, said Mr Adeleke died on Monday following a brief illness.
The state government commiserated with the deceased’s family, colleagues, members of the labour centres, and workers across the state.
“On behalf of the Lagos State government, the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, extends his heartfelt condolences to the family of late Comrade Domingo, Michael Adeleke, who passed away on Monday, 8th June 2026, following a brief illness during the ongoing 114th Session of the International Labour Convention in Geneva, Switzerland,” the statement read.
Before his demise, Mr Adeleke was a delegate of the Lagos State group to the 114th International Labour Convention, where he reportedly took ill and subsequently passed away.
Mr Agoro described the late labour leader as a dedicated and committed unionist who devoted his career to promoting workers’ welfare, rights, and interests.
He added that arrangements were currently underway to repatriate his body to Nigeria.
“May Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest and comfort his family, colleagues, and loved ones during this difficult time. May his legacy of selfless service and commitment to the advancement of workers’ welfare continue to inspire generations to come,” he said.
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