Former president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Ali Ciroma has been buried in Maiduguri, Borno State capital.
Ciroma died at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) after a brief illness. He was aged 91.
The former labour union leader, who was a member of Borno Elders Forum, was buried around 4.30 p.m on Wednesday.
Governor Babagana Zulum, in a condolence message to the bereaved family, described the late Ciroma as a champion of workers.
How former NLC president Ali Ciroma died in Maiduguri
“I sympathise with the family and relatives of late comrade Ali Chiroma; no doubt, the death of a loved one is painful, but as Muslims, we all believe every soul shall taste death. I, therefore, urge you to take solace in Almighty Allah.
“Ali Chiroma was a true champion of the working class, a fearless leader, who dedicated his life to the welfare of Nigerian workers across the nation.
“He shall be remembered for his doggedness and dedication to the cause of Nigerian workers,” Zulum said.
Ciroma was NLC president during the military era from 1984 to 1988.
