NUTGTWN Mourns NLC General Secretary Emmanuel Ugboaja

The National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, the General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), who died on Thursday, August 27, 2026, following a prolonged illness. In a condolence statement signed by NUTGTWN President Peters Godonu and General Secretary Ali Baba, the union described Ugboaja as a devoted and committed trade unionist who significantly contributed to the advancement of workers’ rights and the development of the labor movement in Nigeria.

NUTGTWN emphasized that his passing has created an enormous void that will be challenging to fill. The union extended condolences to Ugboaja’s immediate family, the NLC leadership, Nigerian workers, and the global labor movement, referring to his death as an irreparable loss.

They prayed for strength for the bereaved and for the repose of Ugboaja’s soul, stating, “May the comradely soul of Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja rest in perfect peace.”.