Gov Okpebholo offers daughter of late NLC Chairman automatic employment

Our reporter

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has extended a compassionate gesture by offering automatic employment to the daughter of the late Comrade Anthony Kaduna Ebiogbodin, a former Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State.

This announcement came during a condolence visit to the family of the deceased union leader, who passed away recently.

 

The Governor expressed sorrow over the circumstances of Comrade Ebiogbodin's death, attributing it to a heated argument with police officers at a checkpoint. He criticized the conduct of the officers involved and pledged to address such issues with the Edo State Police Commissioner, Umoru Ozigi, to prevent similar incidents in the future.

 

Accompanied by NLC Acting Chairman Comrade Bernard Joman Egwakhide, civil society leaders, and other organized labor representatives, Governor Okpebholo met with the late unionist's family, offering his condolences and signing a condolence register in honor of the deceased.

 

He acknowledged the irreplaceable loss, urging a reflection on the transience of life while emphasizing the need for justice and reforms to safeguard residents of the state. Civil society and labor leaders, including Rev. David Ugolor and Barr. Abraham Oviawe, have called for a thorough investigation into the events leading to Comrade Ebiogbodin's death.

 

The late Comrade Ebiogbodin, aged 64, was remembered for his contributions to labor advocacy and service to the Edo State workforce.