Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has extended a gesture of support to the family of the late Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State Chapter, Comrade Anthony Kaduna Eboigbodin, by offering automatic employment to his daughter.
Governor Okpebholo made this announcement during a condolence visit to the deceased’s family, where he was accompanied by the Acting NLC Chairman in Edo State, Comrade Bernard Joman Egwakhide, alongside other leaders of organized labor and civil society organizations.
The Governor expressed his condolences and lamented the circumstances surrounding the unionist’s death, which reportedly occurred following a heated argument at a police checkpoint.
Speaking during the visit, Governor Okpebholo promised to engage the State Commissioner of Police, Umoru Ozigi, to address concerns regarding the conduct of police officers, ensuring that their actions do not endanger residents of Edo State.
“It is painful that we have lost a soul in this manner. I feel sad over the circumstances surrounding his death, but I will engage with the police to improve their conduct in the state,” he said.
Leaders from civil society organizations, including Rev. David Ugolor and Barr. Abraham Oviawe, called for a thorough investigation into the incident to uncover the true cause of Comrade Eboigbodin’s death.
Governor Okpebholo also signed the condolence register in honor of the late unionist, who passed away at the age of 64.
