May Day: Workers are Nigeria’s backbone for development – First Lady, Tinubu

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has hailed workers in the country on the occasion of this year’s May Day, saying they remain the backbone of the country’s development.

She also described them as driving force behind our nation’s progress.

In a solidarity message she sent to the nation’s workforce on Thursday, the President’s wife said May Day should serve as a period of reflection and recommitment to creating opportunities that are fair to all.

Hailing the workers, the First Lady said, “On this special Workers’ Day, I extend my heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to all Nigerian workers for your commitment to nation-building.

“May your efforts continue to yield fruit, and may we, as a nation, always uphold the value of your labour.

“This year’s celebration is a reminder of the dignity of labour and the importance of creating opportunities that are fair to all. I salute the men and women who rise each day to go to work and support our economy.

“Across all sectors, whether public or private, formal or informal, Nigerian workers remain the backbone of our development and the driving force behind our nation’s progress.

“I wish you all a happy Workers’ Day celebration and I pray that our beloved nation continues to prosper and grow in leaps and bounds”.

May Day: Workers are Nigeria’s backbone for development – First Lady, Tinubu