As Nigerians join the rest of the world to mark International Workers’ Day, the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Comrade Grace Ike, has praised the hard work and dedication of workers, as she also calls for greater press freedom and better working conditions for journalists.
In her May Day message, Ike spoke about the struggles many workers especially journalists are facing due to the current economic situation. She echoed this year’s theme: “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the Midst of Economic Hardship.
According to her, Workers’ Day is not just a time to honour the value of work, but also a time to recommit selves to protecting the civic space where every voice matters, where truth is defended, and where rights are respected.
Ike highlighted the tough times Nigerian workers are going through, mentioning the rising cost of living, job insecurity, and limited opportunities.
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