By Doris Fedinard
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has paid glowing tributes to Nigerian workers on this year’s Workers’ Day.
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.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Lanre Lasisi, the Speaker said the welfare of workers would remain paramount on the government’s table.
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.