Mrs. Beatrice Itubo, the State Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress, confirmed his death to Punch, saying the NLC was informed about the incident on Saturday morning.
Itubo said, âYes, it is true. Early hours of this morning they informed us and we also sent people and we went to confirm.
âIt is really terrible. I didnât hear that he was sick. It is just this morning somebody told me that he had a headache and went to the clinic and they were taking care of him, then suddenly early hours of this morning he gave up the ghost.
âIt is really terrible. This is happening at a time when Chika Onurgbuâs boldness and bravery are needed most. We have very unfriendly administrations this period, both in the public and private sector.
âEach time we are faced with some of these terrible situations he is one of the people that will stand out and also speak out his mind. It is really devastating that this kind of thing is happening at this time,â she added.
