The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on Saturday underscored the need for the government at all levels to honour its side of the bargain with Nigerian workers.
Gbajabiamila gave the charge in a statement titled: ‘Workers’ Day: Gbajabiamila pays tribute to Nigerian Workers’, issued through his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, to commemorate the 2021 Workers’ Day celebration.
While paying glowing tributes to Nigerian workers on this year’s Workers’ Day, assured that the welfare of workers would remain paramount on the government’s table.
Gbajabiamila, who said Nigerian workers are worthy of being celebrated, noted that the Nigerian system remains stable due to the dedication and sacrifices of the workers.
The Speaker was particularly elated by the resilience of Nigerian workers, whom he described as the bedrock of the society.
He said the 9th House of Representatives remains committed to improving the working conditions of workers through legislative interventions.
The Speaker called on workers to continue to give their best to the country, even as government must keep its side of the bargain to the workers.
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