May Day: Akpabio Assures Nigerian Workers of better welfare<\/p>\n
\u2026Says tough times will soon be over<\/p>\n
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON has assured Nigerian workers that the National Assembly and the Executive arm of government would work collaboratively to give them a living wage and better working conditions.<\/p>\n
The Senate President gave the assurance in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh to congratulate the workers as they commemorate the 2024 May Day.<\/p>\n
Akpabio, in the message, extolled the sterling qualities that stood out the Nigerian worker saying \u201cA Nigerian worker is noted for his patriotism, hardwork, resilience, and dedication to duty.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am happy to be associated with the Nigerian worker 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\u201d<\/p>\n
Speaking on this year\u2019s theme for Workers Day, \u201cEnsuring 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 worker adding that, \u201cNo Nigerian worker will again be allowed to work under inhuman conditions. We will do everything to give you the best because you deserve the best\u201d<\/p>\n
The Senate President reiterated that the theme for this year\u2019s celebration was apt and in tune with the international best practices assuring that Nigeria will never be left behind.<\/p>\n
According to him, the 10th National Assembly was fully committed to providing the required legislative enablement aimed at protecting the interest of the Nigerian worker, creating a befitting workplace environment and a pay that takes them home.<\/p>\n
“On behalf of the Senate and the entire National Assembly and indeed, my family, I wish to join the world in wishing the Nigerian worker a happy International Labour Day. We are celebrating patriotism, hardwork, commitment and dedication. And I want to assure you that your sacrifices can never go in vain. The tough times will never last forever and in fact, they will soon be over\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
May Day: Akpabio Assures Nigerian Workers of better welfare \u2026Says tough times will soon be over President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON has assured Nigerian workers that the National Assembly and the Executive arm of government would work collaboratively to give them a living wage and better working conditions. The Senate President…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":232,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-430","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n