Workers’ Day: FG Pledges Commitment To Workers’ Welfare

The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to enhancing workers’ welfare and prosperity for all citizens in the nation.

Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, made this pledge in a press release signed by Mr Samuel Olowookere, Director of Press in the ministry to mark the 2018 Workers’ Day celebration.

Ngige stated that workers should use the occasion to reminisce about the positive outcomes of the labour’s struggle for better working conditions and respectable work environment.

According to him, this is an administration that places a lot of premium on the welfare of workers and all citizenry and has done so in very clear manner.

“Our openness is to provide enough window for all Nigerians to appreciate the state of the nation and the efforts of the government.

“Our modest achievement in creating an equable condition for job security and improved welfare for workers.

“This is as evident in the fact that no Federal civil or public servant has lost his or her job in the final three years of the administration despite the economic downturn.

“This is as well as the ongoing effort to give impact to a new national minimum wage easily bear out Federal Government’s commitment to the upliftment of the workforce.

“This year’s celebration, therefore, presents an opportunity for a collective reflection on the contributions of the labour movement to national growth.

“We should also reflect on the steadfastness of the Buhari administration to the welfare of workers on the other,‘’ he stated.

He, however, called for the continuous support for the success of administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

He said the cardinal objective of the present administration was the revival of the economy; enhancement of the security of the nation and zero tolerance for corruption.

“The Federal Government has so far covered a considerable millage notwithstanding teething challenges.

“I, therefore, solicit your continued support towards bringing these national goals to fruition,’’ he added.

He further assured all workers of better days ahead.