Comrade Wilson Asekutu Emerges as New TUC Delta Chairman

Folalumi Alaran in Abuja

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) Delta State Council has elected Comrade Wilson Asekutu as its new Chairman at the 1st Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference held at the Samuel Dietake Multipurpose Event Hall, Asaba.

The keenly observed conference, which took place on Thursday, drew labour leaders, delegates, and observers from across the state. The event was widely praised for its peaceful conduct and adherence to democratic ideals that continue to strengthen the labour movement.

Comrade Asekutu, who took the oath of office shortly after the announcement of results, succeeds Comrade Bolun Martin, whose tenure was commended for expanding the Congress’s influence and prioritising workers’ welfare in Delta State.

In his acceptance speech, Asekutu thanked the delegates for the confidence reposed in him, promising to consolidate on the gains of his predecessor while reinforcing unity among affiliate unions and sustaining advocacy for fair wages and safe workplaces.

“This mandate is not for me alone but for every worker in Delta State. Together, we shall strengthen solidarity, push for fair wages, safer workplaces, and ensure transparency and accountability in our Congress,” he said.

He also pledged to engage both government and private employers on urgent labour concerns, including the escalating cost of living, job insecurity, and the need for improved working conditions across all sectors.

Labour advocate, Comrade Maryam Gali, commended the seamless transition, describing Asekutu’s emergence as “a renewed era of unity, commitment, and purposeful engagement on issues affecting workers in Delta State.”

Observers at the event noted that the conference reflected the TUC’s enduring commitment to internal democracy, workers’ representation, and the broader goals of social justice.

Before the election, Comr. Asekutu Wilson has served the Union in different capacities and he’s currently the Secretary of Warri Zone of the PENGASSAN Association.
He is also a member of both PENGASSAN Central Working Committee and National Executive Council.

With his emergence, Comrade Asekutu is expected to lead the Delta TUC into a new era of strategic engagement aimed at safeguarding workers’ interests and strengthening the Congress’s relevance in the evolving socio-economic landscape of the state.