Nigerian workers, pillars of the nation —Saraki

Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described Nigerian workers as the lifeblood and driving force of the nation’s development in view of their contributions.

In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, to mark the 2017 Workers’ Day celebration, Saraki lauded the resilience and commitment of workers in both the formal and informal sectors, describing their contributions to the nation and the economy as priceless.

“From the SMEs that contribute over 47 per cent to our GDP, to the civil servants who are the driving force behind our government, all the way to the unregistered business owners who work to make a living for themselves and their families, every Nigerian worker in both the formal and informal sectors makes a priceless contribution to the sustainability of our nation.

“As we mark this year’s Workers’ Day, all Nigerian workers should be proud that their significant contributions that keep this nation moving forward, as they are the lifeblood of our country, an integral part of the fabric that makes up our society,” the Senate President stated.

Saraki also added that the Senate would continue to work to establish and enhance all legislations that would guarantee the safety and well-being of Nigerian workers.

He stressed the need for governments at all levels and participants in the private sector to work towards ensuring that workers received their salaries and pensions as at when due, just as he advocated necessary periodic training that would  make Nigerian workers competitive in a changing world.