The Nigeria Labour Congress has expressed at the demise of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has announced the death of its Director-General, Timothy Olawale.
The labour union in a statement by its President, Ayba Wabba, described the NECA boss’ death as shocking and painful.
Mr Timothy Olawale died on Friday, Oct. 1 in a hospital in Abuja.
“It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Timothy Olawale, our Director-General, which occurred on Oct. 1 2021 at a hospital in Abuja,” NECA announced in a statement on Saturday.
He is survived by his wife, children and other relatives”.
Timothy Olawale was confirmed as the substantive Director-General of NECA in January 2019, after six months in
acting capacity.
He succeeded Segun Oshinowo, who retired in December 2018 after serving the association for 19 years.
