Senate President Godswill Akpabio and First Lady Remi Tinubu have joined the long list of eminent Nigerians commending workers on the 2025 May Day celebrations.
Workers’ Day, which is celebrated on May 1 in Nigeria, is to highlight the contributions of workers to the development of the nation.
In separate messages to mark the day, Akpabio and Remi Tinubu hailed the contributions of Nigerian workers to the growth and stability of the nation.
Akpabio, in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, noted the hard work and dedication of the Nigerian workers.
“Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of Nigerian workers. We, in the Senate and of course, the National Assembly, acknowledge your invaluable contributions to our nation’s development,” he said in a statement late Wednesday.
“I commend your resilience in the face of challenges and recognise your role in driving our economy forward. Despite obvious challenges, you remain the backbone of our economy. I salute your unwavering commitment to excellence and productivity. Your contributions are vital to our nation’s progress”.
The Senate President equally promised to ensure that the rights of workers are guaranteed.
He assured that: “Under our eyes, no Nigerian worker will be victimised on account of expressing himself or herself either in demanding their rights or seeking legal redress.
“I must say that Nigerian workers are our pride, and we will not shirk our responsibility working together with the Executive to address workers’ concerns and create opportunities for growth and prosperity. Together, we shall build a brighter future for Nigerian workers and our great nation,” Akpabio said.
On her part, Remi Tinubu extended her heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to all Nigerian workers for your commitment to nation-building.
“This year’s celebration is a reminder of the dignity of labour and the importance of creating opportunities that are fair to all. I salute the men and women who rise each day to go to work and support our economy,” the wife of the president said in a statement she issued on the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration.
“Across all sectors, whether public or private, formal or informal, Nigerian workers remain the backbone of our development and the driving force behind our nation’s progress.”
This year’s Workers’ Day celebration is coming amid biting economic realities in the country, with the cost of living pushing higher and wages unable to match the galloping inflation levels.
President Bola Tinubu had last year announced a N70,000 minimum wage for workers across the country after months-long negotiations with labour unions.
But about one year after that move, several states and private organisations have yet to start implementing the new salary structure. The latter are citing the high cost of operations for their action.
Across the country, workers are gathering in various places to commemorate the day, and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on those in Rivers to rally against the state of emergency imposed on the state.
