WOPU Honors Union Leader and Statesman, Joseph Akinlaja at 76

The Working People United (WOPU), a nationwide grassroots and workers’ movement, has joined countless well-wishers in celebrating Hon. (Comrade) Joseph Iranola Akinlaja on his 76th birthday, lauding him as an outstanding labour leader and a steadfast advocate of democracy.

In a statement signed by its National Coordinator-General and immediate past President of NUPENG, Comrade (Prince) Akporeha Eniredonana Akporeha, the organization expressed gratitude to God for His enduring goodness and blessings upon Akinlaja’s life, wishing him continued health and many more years of service to the nation.

Akporeha described Comrade Akinlaja, former General Secretary of NUPENG, former President of the NLC, and a former member of the Federal Parliament, as a visionary leader and exemplary role model in both Nigeria’s political and trade union spheres.

“Happy birthday to a father, mentor, leader, and builder of men, Hon. (Comrade) Joseph Iranola Akinlaja. May Almighty God continue to shower His grace and mercy upon your remarkable and impactful life as you advance in years. You are celebrated not only today but always. Congratulations, sir.”

The statement further noted: “The Working People United (WOPU) proudly celebrates your sterling achievements as a trade unionist, astute politician, chartered arbitrator, pillar of the Nigerian youths, mentor, and devoted family man. We look forward to witnessing even greater strides in progressive leadership from you in the years ahead.”