JUST-IN: TUC Re-elects Osifo For Second Term As President

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria, on Friday, re-elected Comrade Festus Osifo as its National President for a second term in office.

He was returned un-opposed at the congress’ first Quadrennial Delegates Conference held in Abuja.

Osifo, who will now lead the union from 2025 to 2029, pledged a more vigorous pursuit of workers’ rights, welfare and union expansion.

Speaking after his re-election, Osifo expressed deep gratitude to the delegates for the renewed mandate and promised to “work day and night” in advancing the interests of Nigerian workers.

The TUC president also outlined agenda for his new term, including intensified advocacy for better remuneration, increased state subventions, and the establishment of national secretariats across all states.

He also vowed to challenge private sector employers who resist unionisation, stating that the congress will take the battle to them.

Reflecting on the strength of the newly elected 19 members of National Administrative Council, Osifo described them as “men of timber and calibre,” representing diverse sectors from construction to civil service.

“We will no longer beg for fair treatment; we will demand it, with strategy, with strength, and with solidarity.

“This is not a time to be quiet; this is a time to be bold, to speak truth to power, and to build a future that honors labour,” he declared.

Festus Osifo first assumed leadership of the TUC in 2022.