Textile Union Dissolves Edo Executive Over Insubordination

The National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria (NUTGTWN) has dissolved its Edo State Executive Committee and suspended all union activities in the state indefinitely. This action stems from alleged insubordination and disregard for directives from the national leadership.

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The National Administrative Council (NAC) of the Union met on Saturday 18 July and deliberated extensively on the widely reported seminar you and the State Executive organised on Thursday 16 July, 2026, in Benin City, Edo State tagged ‘Secretaries Forum Workshop’ Edo State 2026.

The National Administrative Council (NAC) of the NUTGTWN made the decision on Saturday, July 18, 2026, after reviewing a seminar organized by the Edo State leadership. A letter dated July 20, 2026, signed by General Secretary Ali Baba, accused the Edo State Chairman, Decency Ochie, and the dissolved executive of recognizing an individual who claimed to be the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State. This occurred despite the NLC having a recognized Caretaker Committee in the state.

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The NAC observed with grave concern that, despite previous warnings and clear directives from the National Secretariat, you deliberately invited and accorded recognition to the individual claiming to be the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State, whereas you are fully aware that the NLC has a Caretaker Committee in the State, to which all affiliates are expected to accord recognition and allegiance.

The union stated that this action was a clear breach of discipline and conduct capable of damaging the union's reputation. The NAC announced the immediate dissolution and suspension, directing that no member of the dissolved executive could represent the union in any capacity. The NLC and other relevant bodies have been informed of the decision. The NUTGTWN reaffirmed its commitment to discipline and stated it would not tolerate actions undermining its leadership or tarnishing its image.

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Your action constitutes a clear act of insubordination, disregard for the directives of the National Leadership, and conduct capable of bringing the name and reputation of the Union into disrepute.