Mr Takai Shamang, a former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has been kidnapped.
He was abducted in his hometown, Biniki, in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Shamang, was also a former President General of the National Union of Electricity and Gas Workers, now National Union of Electricity Employees between 1982 and 1989.
His daughter, Mrs Grace Abbin, confirmed the incident to NAN on Sunday.
She said her 78-year-old father was abducted at his residence in Biniki, at about 8:00pm on Friday.
Shamang is the President and Founder of Gantys Aid for Widows, Orphans and Needy Foundation, popularly known as GAWON Foundation.