Delta workers shut secretariat, demand action over deputy director’s death

The workers in the Delta State Secretariat, Asaba, reportedly closed down the secretariat premises after the death of one of their colleagues, the Deputy Director of the Ministry of Secondary Education, Mr Unity Ekpevbughe Adeda.

According to information gathered, Adeda reportedly died on Thursday, September 24, 2026, following an argument.

Following the incident, workers reportedly disrupted official activities and shut the secretariat as they demanded clarification on the circumstances surrounding the Deputy Director’s death.

The development reportedly caused panic among staff and brought activities at the government complex to a halt as workers sought answers over what led to the incident.

Details surrounding the altercation and the circumstances of Adeda’s death remained unclear as of the time of filing this report.

However, the details of the altercation and the exact cause of Adeda’s death have not been independently confirmed.