The Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) died in Geneva on Monday after a brief illness.
An official of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), who was among labour leaders that visited him at a hospital where he was rushed after suddenly collapsing during the conference, announced the development.
The NLC official described the deceased as a committed unionist whose dedication to the welfare of workers remained unwavering until his final moments.
“It is with deep sorrow that the Nigeria Labour Congress and the entire trade union movement in Nigeria, especially the 2026 Workers’ Delegates to the International Labour Conference, announce the passing of Comrade Domingo Michael Adeleke, who died Monday in Geneva after a brief illness while attending the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference,” the official said.
The late labour leader was a member of the Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) and served as Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council, where he played a key role in advancing workers’ welfare and promoting industrial harmony.
According to the NLC official, Adeleke remained devoted to the struggle for decent work and social justice throughout his career, earning the respect of colleagues and workers across Lagos State and beyond.
“Comrade Domingo was a committed trade unionist whose dedication to Nigerian workers and the struggle for decent work took him to the global stage right to the end.
“His loss is felt deeply by all who knew him and worked alongside him.
In a show of solidarity and respect, members of the NLC leadership visited the hospital in Annemasse, France, where his body was being kept following his death.
The labour leaders also commenced arrangements for the repatriation of his remains and other necessary procedures.
“The NLC leadership earlier today went to the hospital in Annemasse, France, to see his body in solidarity, mourn his passing, and begin the process of arranging his painful exit while in active service,” the official added.
The NLC extended its condolences to the bereaved family, colleagues, and members of the labour movement, describing his passing as a painful loss to the struggle for workers’ rights.