The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of the General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Emmanuel Ugboaja, describing him as a committed patriot and passionate advocate for workers’ welfare.
Obi expressed his grief in a condolence message posted on his verified X account on Friday, recalling that he first met Ugboaja during his time in the Labour Party.
The former Anambra State governor described Ugboaja as a man who remained committed to the welfare of Nigerian workers, justice, fairness and the development of the country.
“I have lost a friend, a committed patriot, and a passionate advocate for the interests of workers and the building of a better Nigeria, Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja,” Obi wrote.
He said Ugboaja consistently demonstrated concern for ordinary Nigerians, particularly workers whose contributions to the country were often overlooked.
According to Obi, the late labour leader spoke with conviction and remained committed to ensuring that Nigerians could live and work with dignity.
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He said Ugboaja’s death was a painful loss to his family, friends, colleagues and others who shared his ideals.
“Today, Nigeria has lost a man who believed in the possibility of a better country and was willing to contribute to making that possibility a reality,” Obi said.
He extended his condolences to Ugboaja’s family, friends and colleagues, praying that God would grant them the strength to bear the loss and grant the deceased eternal rest.
