By Uzair Adam Imam
Comrade Ali Ciroma, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s labor movement and former president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has passed away.
His demise occurred on Tuesday in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, following a brief illness.
The sad news was conveyed through a statement issued by Ali Ciroma, the Secretary of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Borno State Council, on behalf of the family.
The statement expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Comrade Ali Ciroma, noting that he breathed his last at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
According to the statement, the funeral arrangements are scheduled for the following day (Wednesday) at the deceased’s residence located at No. 7 A along Galadima Road, near Muhammadu Shuwa Memorial Hospital (Nursing Home), Maiduguri.
Comrade Ali Ciroma had served as the president of the NLC from 1984 to 1988, leaving a significant mark on the labor movement during his tenure.
Prior to his leadership in the NLC, he held the position of president in the Rural Health Workers of Nigeria in 1960, which later evolved into the Medical and Health Workers Association.
His contributions to the labor sector have left a lasting legacy in Nigeria.