Workers Day: Adebayo Demands Better Rewards For Nigerian Workers

By MBACHU GODWIN,
Abuja

Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo has called on Nigerian leaders to prioritise the welfare and dignity of workers, insisting that labour must be rewarded with opportunity and not reduced to a struggle for mere survival.

In a goodwill message to mark International Workers’ Day, the former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, paid tribute to the resilience and contributions of Nigerian workers, describing them as the backbone of national development.
“Today, we honour the hands that build, the minds that innovate, and the spirit that refuses to quit”.

 Adebayo noted the central role of labour in driving productivity and sustaining the nation’s economy, regretting that the value of work is being undermined by policies and leadership failures that leave many Nigerians struggling despite their efforts.

According to him, leadership must ensure that diligence translates into meaningful opportunities, improved living standards, and economic security.

Adebayo stressed that the true wealth of any nation lies not in its natural resources but in the wellbeing of its workforce.

He urged policymakers to adopt people-centred economic strategies that empower workers, protect their rights, and create pathways for growth and prosperity.

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