by Dolapo Adelana
Senate President Bukola Saraki says Nigerian workers are the lifeblood and driving force of the nation’s development in view of their invaluable contributions.
Saraki said this in a statement on Monday to mark Worker’s Day.
He said, “From the SMEs that contribute over 47 percent to our GDP, to the civil servants who are the driving force behind our government, all the way to the unregistered business owners who work to make a living for themselves and their families, every Nigerian worker in both the formal and informal sectors makes a priceless contribution toward the sustainability of our nation.
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“As we mark this year’s Workers’ Day, all Nigerian workers should be proud that their significant contributions keep this nation moving forward — as they are the lifeblood of our country, an integral part of the fabric that makes up our society.”
Saraki assured workers that the senate will establish legislations that will better their lives.
“The Senate will continue to work to establish and enhance all legislation that will guarantee the safety and well-being of Nigerian workers, while also emphasising on the need for governments across all levels and participants in the private sector to work towards ensuring that our workers receive their salaries and pensions as at when due while necessary periodic training should be availed them to make workers competitive in a changing world.”
He added, “As a result of globalisation, the Nigerian workforce is no longer competing with itself, we are now competing with our counterparts from both developing and developed nations, with this in mind, it is necessary that all employers — those in the public and private sectors — work to continuously invest in the development of their employees.
“On our part, the Nigerian Senate will continue to partner with Nigerian workers to enact legislation that will guarantee that they get their dues at the appropriate time, that their safety and well-being in the workplace are reassured. All these are necessary because when our workers are well taken care of, our businesses thrive, our economy grows, and our nation continues to succeed.”
