By: Abdullahi Inuwa
BIRNIN KEBBI – Kebbi State is set to take centre stage in Nigeria’s labour movement as Governor Nasir Idris has approved the inauguration of a high-powered Local Organising Committee (LOC) to deliver a successful 2026 Nigeria Rights of Workers’ Summit.
The landmark summit, scheduled for August 6, 2026, at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi, is expected to attract labour leaders, government officials, legal experts and other stakeholders from across the country to deliberate on the protection and advancement of workers’ rights.
A statement issued by the Office of the Head of Service, Alhaji Malami Shekare, said the Head of Service will chair the committee, underscoring the state’s determination to host a world-class event.
The committee brings together a formidable team of government officials and labour leaders, including the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed BK; the Chairmen of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Kebbi State; the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Equity Branch, Birnin Kebbi; and the Special Adviser on Protocol.
The Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Hajiya Aishatu Abbas, will serve as Secretary of the committee.
Beyond planning the summit, the committee has been given a broad mandate to ensure every aspect of the event runs seamlessly. Its responsibilities include preparing the Presidential Lodge, coordinating accommodation and transportation for VIP guests, mobilising workers and key stakeholders, and working closely with security agencies to guarantee a safe and hitch-free gathering.
The committee is also expected to maintain close collaboration with the national organising body to ensure the summit meets its objectives and reflects Kebbi State’s growing reputation as a destination for major national events.
The inaugural meeting of the committee is slated for Friday, July 31, as preparations gather momentum for what is expected to be one of Nigeria’s most significant workers’ rights gatherings of the year.
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