Leadership of the Oyo State Council of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the state chapter of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has paid a condolence visit to Governor Seyi Makinde following the passing of his elder brother, Engineer Sunday Makinde.
The TUC Chairman in Oyo state, Comrade Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro, confirmed the visit to westernmirror.com.ng in via a phone conversation.
According to him, the Oyo NLC Chairman, Comrade Kayode Martins, led the delegation of Oyo labor leaders on the condolence visit to the governor’s private residence on Saturday evening in Ikolaba, Ibadan.
Engineer Sunday Makinde, aged 65, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2025, at his residence in Ibadan. He is survived by his siblings, including Governor Seyi Makinde, as well as his children and grandchildren.
Comrade Olabiyi-Agoro disclosed that during the visit, the labor leaders conveyed their condolences and acknowledged the significant loss to the Makinde family and the state at large.
He added that the labor leaders praised the late Engineer Sunday Makinde’s contributions to the community and emphasized the importance of unity and support during times of grief.
I’m his words: “The team was led by Comrade Kayode Martins, Chairman of NLC in Oyo state, Comrade Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro, Chairman TUC, and Comrade Olusola Olanipekun, JNC Chairman.
“The team also used the opportunity to thank his Excellency on the recent multiple employment carried out in the state and the review of pension that was carried out alongside the implementation of the new minimum wage.”
He assured that the labor organizations will continue to support the governor especially as he navigates this period of bereavement and ensuring there are no lapses in the running of government.