Kayode Martins
Kayode Martins serves as the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Oyo State, where he has been an outspoken advocate for workers' rights. Recently, he garnered attention for his firm stance against the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) regarding the sacking of 221 workers, which he and the NLC deemed unjust. Martins highlighted the human aspect of the layoffs, emphasizing that many affected workers, including vulnerable individuals such as widows, deserve fair treatment and support. His commitment to fighting for the reinstatement of these workers reflects his dedication to labor rights and social justice.
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Comrade Kayode Martins noted that workers were on the receiving end of unfavourable policies rolled out by the present administration.
Labour demands wage review to ease cost-of-living crisis
Nigeria· 2025-04-30
Kayode Martins, the Oyo NLC Chairman, expressed concern for the affected workers and criticized the layoffs by IBEDC.
Oyo NLC threatens showdown over sacked 221 IBEDC workersNigeria· 2025-03-08