Labour Directs Delta Workers to Resume Duties Monday Over Adeda’s Death

The directive was issued by the state Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Goodluck Ofobruku, alongside his Trade Union Congress (TUC) counterpart, Comrade Wilson Asekutu.

The labour leaders asked workers across the state to resume at 8:00 a.m. on Monday.

Ofobruku said the decision followed a meeting between labour representatives and Governor Oborevwori, during which the unions were briefed on steps being taken to address the circumstances surrounding Ekwevugbe’s death.

According to him, the criminal aspect of the incident is already being investigated, with arrests made in connection with the matter.

He assured workers that anyone found culpable would face prosecution in accordance with the law, adding that organised labour would continue to pursue justice for the deceased.

The labour chairman also thanked workers across Delta for their solidarity following the incident and assured Ekwevugbe’s family that the unions would continue to support them.

The development comes as the Delta State Government and organised labour have jointly constituted an eight-member Administrative Panel of Inquiry to establish the circumstances surrounding the Deputy Director’s death.

The panel, chaired by the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Head of Service, Mrs Charity Ehimen, has been given two weeks to complete its assignment. It includes representatives of government and organised labour, including Ofobruku, Benson Efeotor, Asekutu and Dennis Chuks Isichei.

The police are also conducting a separate investigation into the incident.

Labour’s decision to call workers back to their offices marks a shift from the industrial action and concerns that followed Ekwevugbe’s death, while the administrative and criminal investigations continue. The outcome of the processes is expected to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and any further action required.