President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of Nigerian workers, describing the country’s labour force as the “engine of our economy” and key drivers of National Development. The President on Thursday reassured Nigerians that his administration would continue to prioritise workers’ welfare, describing the country’s labour force as “the engine of our economy and the secret to our nation’s growth.” In a brief message posted on his official X handle, @officialABAT, on Thursday, the president acknowledged the vital role workers play in sustaining the nation’s progress and pledged continued support of their well-being. “Our administration has and will continue to prioritise workers’ welfare. Together, we will make Nigeria great again”, Tinubu declared in the May Day message.
Extending his goodwill to all Nigerian workers across sectors and age groups, President Tinubu recognised the diverse contributions of individuals in both the public and private sectors.
“Here’s to everyone, young and old, entrepreneur or employee, private or government employed, whose meaningful contributions help in no small way to the development of our homes, communities, and our dear Nation,” he wrote.
The President celebrated the occasion of Workers’ Day by saluting the resilience and dedication of the nation’s workforce, adding, “You are the engine of our economy and the secret to our nation’s growth.”
His message comes amid ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to improve the living conditions of workers through economic reforms, infrastructure development, and the implementation of social intervention programmes.
President Tinubu’s statement aligns with his administration’s broader agenda of inclusive growth, job creation, and labour-friendly policies, which have been central to recent government engagements with organised labour.