Ali Ciroma, former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has died.
It was reported that the former unionist died on Tuesday at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital in Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital.
His death was verified in a statement by a family member, Ali Ibrahim Ciroma, who also serves as Secretary of the Borno State Council, Nigeria Union of Journalists.
The statement reads, “It is with deep sorrow that I announce the death of Comrade Ali Ciroma, former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress.
“The sad event occurred this evening (Tuesday, April 2) at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
“The burial for the repose of the deceased will be held tomorrow Wednesday 4pm at the residence of the deceased No.7A along Galadima Road near Muhammadu Shuwa Memorial Hospital (Nursing Home), Maiduguri.”
