May Day: NASS assures workers of better welfare

As Nigerian workers joined their counterparts across the world to celebrate Workers Day, the National Assembly has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with the executive arm of government to give them a living wage and better working conditions.

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, gave the assurance in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh to congratulate the workers.

Extolling their sterling qualities that stood them out among their counterparts across the world, he said: “A Nigerian worker is noted for his patriotism, hardwork, resilience, and dedication to duty.”

“I 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,” the Senate President added.

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 worker.

“No 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,” he further assured.

Akpabio reiterated that the theme for this year’s celebration was apt and in tune with the international best practices, assuring that Nigeria will never be left behind.

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.

“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,” he stated.