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Mon May 03 2021
Last Saturday, May 1st, 2021, marked this year’s International Workers Day and Nigeria joined the rest of the world to celebrate it. There were public parades by Nigerian Workers in various states of the federation while the federal government declared today, Monday, May 3rd, 2021, as a public holiday to accentuate festive essence of the Workers Day. The day was established in the US in 1888, by a group of socialists and trade unionists who designated May 1st every year for remembrance of the May 4, 1886 ‘Hay Market Square Riots’ in Chicago, when a protest by workers in support of an eight-hour working day and which began peacefully, eventually turned violent and both police officers and protesting civilians were killed. Over time, the day became one for celebrating the progress made by labour movements globally, in promoting better conditions for the working class.
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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.
By Deji Elumoye
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has felicitated with the Nigerian workers as they join their counterparts across the globe to celebrate the 2021International Workers’ Day.
Omo-Agege, in his message to mark this year’s Labour Day, described labour unions in Nigeria as partners in progress even as he applauded them for their understanding and support.
The ranking Senator called for more dedication and patriotism from Nigerian Workers and the labour unions.
He said: “While workers across the world remain in constant battle with government and employers of labour over demands for better conditons of service, in Nigeria, such confrontations have generally remained peaceful and dialogue has been a central issue for both government and labour leaders.
Workers Day: Nigerian Varsity Lecturers Blast Buhari, Call President Weak Retired General
The Unionists pleaded with all workers to rise in defence of dignity of labour and resist the flagrant disregard for human rights and the rule of law in the country .
by Saharareporters, New York
Apr 30, 2021
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Friday lambasted President Muhammadu Buhari for the numerous challenges facing the country, saying Nigerians are now facing double portion of atrocities, corruption and insecurity.
Chairman ASUU, University of Ibadan, Professor Ayoola Akinwole in a release to mark 2021 Workers Day entitled Buhari-led Adminitration: The Real Enemy of Nigerian Workers, made available to newsmen in Ibadan, said that workers conditions and welfare have been on the downside, worse than it was before President Muhammadu Buhari got into office.