President of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu (Magic Fingers), on Thursday joined labour leaders, workers’ representatives, employers and government delegates from across the world at the plenary session of the ongoing International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland.

The high-level plenary marked a significant stage of the conference as delegates deliberated on and ratified resolutions presented by various committees established to address critical issues affecting workers and workplaces globally.

The session brought together representatives from member states of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to review recommendations and adopt policies aimed at promoting decent work, strengthening labour rights, enhancing social protection and addressing emerging challenges in the world of work.

Comrade Kalu, who is part of the Nigerian labour delegation, participated actively in the proceedings alongside other union leaders from Nigeria, contributing to discussions focused on workers’ welfare, workplace safety, social justice, digital transformation and the future of employment in an increasingly technology-driven world.

The ratification of committee resolutions is regarded as one of the most important aspects of the conference, as decisions reached during the plenary often shape global labour standards and influence policies adopted by governments, employers and workers’ organisations across member countries.

Speaking on the sidelines of the conference, labour leaders emphasised the need for stronger international cooperation in tackling unemployment, protecting workers’ rights and ensuring that technological innovations, including Artificial Intelligence, are harnessed to improve productivity without compromising job security and human dignity.

The participation of Comrade Prince Emeka Kalu at the conference further underscores RATTAWU’s commitment to advancing the interests of Nigerian media, theatre and cultural workers while aligning with global best practices in labour administration and workers’ advocacy.

The International Labour Conference, often described as the “world parliament of labour,” annually convenes representatives of governments, employers and workers from the ILO’s member states to deliberate on key labour issues and formulate policies aimed at fostering inclusive and sustainable economic growth worldwide.

Reports by Comr Amos Oge Kalu, Media/ICT Officer, RATTAWU