The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has given assurance to Nigerian workers that both the National Assembly and the executive branch will unite efforts to ensure they receive a living wage and improved working conditions.
In a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President emphasized that no Nigerian worker should endure inhumane conditions while on the job. He pledged a commitment to providing the best possible conditions for workers, stating, “We will do everything to give you the best because you deserve the best.”
This declaration was made as part of Akpabio’s congratulatory message to workers on the occasion of the 2024 May Day celebration.
Akpabio, in the message, extolled the sterling qualities that stood out to the Nigerian workers, saying “A Nigerian worker is noted for his patriotism, hard work, resilience, and dedication to duty.
“I am happy to be associated with the Nigerian workers in the last more than 25 years and I can attest to the fact that everywhere you go, the Nigerian worker’s spirit resonates profoundly.”
Speaking on this year’s theme for Workers’ Day, “Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate,” Akpabio promised that the National Assembly under his leadership was more than committed to ensuring the best working conditions for the Nigerian workers.
The Senate President reiterated that the theme for this year’s celebration was apt and in tune with the international best practices, assuring that Nigeria would not be left behind.
