Workers’ Day: FCT Minister extols workers for patriotism

As Nigerian workers mark the 2018 Workers’ Day Celebrations, the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, has extolled their patriotic efforts drive, playing pivotal role towards advancing industries and social services.
In particular, Malam Bello said workers deserve to be adequately rewarded for the sweats of their brows and the strength of their fists.
The Minister who made the assertion, in his May Day message, said right from the cradle of the Nigerian nation, no group has made more sacrifices and paid a greater price than the Nigerian worker.
He said: “From among the Labour, we find the finest corps of citizens whose patriotic efforts drive our industries and social services.
“You are the men and women who labour daily to run our hospitals, schools and public utilities.
“You build and maintain our roads, protect lives & property and account for the prospecting, processing and management of our national resources.”
According to him, theme for the year which centres on “The Role of Labour in National Development: Dare to Struggle; Dare to Win,” is indeed very apt.
“Its focus on national development reflects the efforts of the present Administration to rebuild and restore the declining fortunes of the nation.
“The ongoing efforts to review the salaries and wages of the Nigerian workers bear eloquent testimony of the recognition of your contributions to national development by the present government. Mr. President led the way by inaugurating a 30member Tripartite Committee to review and recommend a minimum wage for Nigerian workers.
“As I bring our felicitations, I would like to appeal to Labour to partner with government towards the successful implementation of the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan of the present government.
“Your support would be useful in meeting the objectives of the plan, which include: to diversify the economy, grow skills, create wealth, expand infrastructures create jobs and ensure food security,” he stressed.