The Nigeria’s president elect Senator Bola Tinubu has promised to make provision for more than a minimum wage for the Nigerian workers.
Tinubu has offered the working population a ”living wage” to grow the living standards of the workers.
He made these remarks in a statement released in Abuja, the nation’s capital during the 2023 Workers Day Celebration.
Tinubu revealed that, “In the Nigeria I shall have the honour and privilege to lead from May 29, workers will have more than a minimum wage. You will have a living wage to have a decent life and provide for your families.”
Tinubu x-rayed the contributions of the Nigerian labour union especially in the struggles for the attainment of independence and achievement of democracy.
Tinubu said, “Since 1945 when the railway workers and 16 other public service unions led the first general strike to demand better wages as a result of rising cost of living, the labour movement in Nigeria has always fought on the side of the masses of our country.”
The President-elect revealed that, “In me you will find a dependable ally and co-labourer in the fight for social and economic justice for all Nigerians, including all the working people.”
The president elect said he’s set to develop the conditions of work and welfare in his government.
He implored the working population to collaborate with him to combat poverty, disunity, disease, ignorance, religious and ethnic hate in the country.
He urged, “The days ahead will, however, demand better understanding and cooperation from all sides, because leadership will require that we take tough and hard decisions so that our people and all Nigerian workers can live more abundantly.”
Workers’ Day: Nigeria declares Monday public holiday
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday May 1 a public holiday to celebrate 2023 Workers Day.
This was revealed by the minister of interior, Rauf Aregbesola on Friday April 28.
The public holiday was declared by the permanent secretary of the ministry, Shuaib Belgore on behalf of the minister.
He praised the workforce for its sacrifice, hardwork and diligence.
He credited the efforts of the working population for the development of the country and how Nigeria is viewed by the public.
Aregbesola said, “There is dignity in labour, we have to have dedication and commitment to the work we do because it is vital to nation-building.”
He encouraged the workers to remain productive, saying : “The end of work is productivity. It is productivity that leads to the satisfactory provision of goods and services and wealth creation.
“It is therefore the path to national and individual prosperity.”
He saluted security agents for their achievements so far in their struggle against crimes in the country.