By Uzor Odigbo
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Nigerian workers as the key drivers of the country’s development.
The party stated this in a goodwill message to Nigerian workers by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, to commemorate the 2018 Workers Day.
The party which rated the average Nigerian worker as one of the most dedicated, resilient and hardworking in the world said it extended good wishes and greetings to them as they join their counterparts across the world in celebrating the 2018 International Workers Day.
“Unarguably, the Nigerian worker remains one of the most dedicated, resilient and hardworking in the world. They remain a key drivers of the country’s multi-facet development.
“Despite challenges particularly on the economy, we celebrate Nigerian workers for staying positive and being a partner in nation-building as well as contributing towards efforts to take the country to its deserved heights.
“While we felicitate with the various workers unions in the country on the occasion of the International Workers Day celebration, we call on labour and trade unions in the country to continue ongoing dialogue with the government aimed at improving workers salaries and general welfare.”