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Immatex:
Fancy way of saying we have increased our prices!

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, have celebrated Nigerian workers on the occasion of the Workers Day.

Obi, in his message on May 1, said workers have shown their resilience and commitment to national growth despite the harsh economic realities.

“The struggles and harsh realities facing our dear workers in our nation, presently contending with severe economic and political challenges, are obvious. Despite these very challenging times, our Nigerian workers have continued to show resilience and commitment to the nation’s growth,” he stated.

“On this International Workers’ Day, we celebrate the tireless efforts of our Nigerian workers, whose unwavering commitment and immense contributions drive our nation’s growth and development.

“A day like this offers us the opportunity to appreciate every Nigerian worker at different levels of government, across different agencies, private industries and business sectors – your legitimate labours form the energy that propels our nation.”

The former Anambra governor also decried the level of unemployment in the country putting the fiure at 35 per cent.


He called on the Federal Government to ensure that youths are duly employed to reduce criminal activities and other social vices.

“Notwithstanding the recent reconfiguration of our economic indices, the reality is that today, Nigeria has an unemployment and under-employment rate of over 35% and a youth unemployment and under-employment rate of over 45%, which is one of the highest globally, fuelling all sorts of criminality and social vices.

“Aggressive investment in the productive population remains the best and fastest route to bridging this shortage of well-trained workers and moving our nation from consumption to production. This, as I have consistently maintained, we can achieve by investing in education, health and fighting poverty through job creation and support for small businesses.

“As a nation, we must create an environment that fosters growth, provides opportunities, and ensures fair compensation. We must recognise the dignity of labour and promote a culture of respect and appreciation for all workers,” Obi stated.


For Atiku, the “Nigerian worker stands as the indomitable engine propelling our nation towards its long-sought prosperity.”

He said, despite the hardship, Nigerian workers have continued to bear the burdens of economic aspirations with silent heroism.

“Yet, it is disheartening that those entrusted with the reins of policy and governance have failed to reciprocate this steadfast commitment with tangible acts of support and justice.

“The labour force is the soul of our nation. It is both the face and the force of the people. It is thus imperative that governments and employers alike erect unyielding safeguards to protect the dignity, benefits, and entitlements that justly belong to the worker.

“I hereby urge policy makers to draw inspiration from the theme of this year’s celebration, and to embrace the labour force not as a mere tool but as an equal partner in the journey to national greatness,” he said.

SmartPolician:
Gandollar, do you mean the notorious structure of criminality?

kayevans:
Lies from the pit of South East hell. This makoko is not in Lagos but in Vietnam.

Tilimbu has built Lagos kpochim and sand-filled the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific ocean. How dare you say this is in Lagos.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday called on workers to remain patient with his administration regarding their different demands in the face of economic hardship facing the country, saying the situation is a global phenomenon.

This is just as the leaderships of both the Nigeria Labour Congress and and the Trade Union Congress asked the President for the upward review of retirement age for all categories of civil servants.

The President stated this at Eagle Square, Abuja, venue of 2025 May Day with the theme: “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the Midst of Economic Hardship”.

Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, said he was aware that Nigerians, especially workers faced rising costs of living, hunger, insecurity and unemployment.

He also said he was aware that some workers were losing their means of livelihoods and the pressure to provide necessities for their families, promising to address all the aforementioned challenges soon.

“Economic hardship, which today is a global phenomenon, cuts across all regions, testing the resolve of world leaders, but has not broken our spirit. As your President, I assure you that this administration is committed to creating such a utopic climate for the common good.

“I am well aware of the peculiarities of this economic hardship for Nigerians which is occasioned by the struggles and challenges you workers and indeed many Nigerians face ranging from rising costs of living, hunger, insecurity, unemployment, loss of livelihoods and the pressure to provide necessities for your families, amongst others.

“These challenges are real, critical and demand definite solutions, which I as your President is poised to address. It is in this regard that my administration is not only committed but intentional in formulating and implementing policies that promote job creation, decent jobs, poverty alleviation, economic growth and stability, as well as supporting the most vulnerable among us.”

On his part, the President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, who spoke on behalf of the two Labour unions, noted that raising retirement age of all categories of workers to 65 years would address the perceived injustice among workers.

While presenting some of the demands of the NLC, Ajaero said, “It is imperative to extend the revised retirement age of 65 years or 40 years of service currently enjoyed by teachers, health professionals, and judges to all public servants.

DomPerignon:
I am all in total support of this Anioma state and if it is down to Ned and his Asaba clan getting it and from there lumped to the SE , let it be so.

My reasons for this are simply because the demographics of Asaba has been totally altered with core Ibos moving in.

Since they began migrating and settling into Asaba , they began claiming the entire Delta state as ibo land.

Let Asaba get their ibo state so it can be the delineating boundary that they dare not cross.

After all, when Adekunle's 3rd Marine Commandos recaptured Delta South and central through Warri, they did not chase Biafran soldiers beyond the boundary with present day Delta north.

Even long before Ned came out with his Anioma state project I had written here calling for same due to how Ibos are settling in Asaba and I warned that they will soon declare entire Delta as ibo territory and they will offset the fragile zoning pattern in state.

If you think ibo migration is harmless , go and read up on how most of present day Abia which was once Effik ended up being ibo land.

Also see how ibo migrants in Lagos are dragging ownership of that state with Yorubas.

I am all in for Anioma even if it's just Asaba .

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https://x.com/StatiSense/status/1917930845131653342?s=19[/quote]The damage Tinubu has done to our economy in just two years is practically unimaginable. Tinubu single-handedly damaged the Nigerian economy. In fact, Tinubu only came to kill, steal, and destroy....nothing more, nothing less.

SadiqBabaSani:
There is no need for plenty grammar,

South must complete 8years,

Either Tinubu, GEJ or Obi no problem for me, but Atiku, ElRufai and co should perish that thought of taking over power in 2027 if not we shall make sure they don't even get it in 2031 worst thing is to balkanize Nigeria period.

Putindbutt:
Bitter people do not want to rest. Nigeria is a top 3 fastest growing economies in the world by IMF.
How can Statisense argue what IMF released by itself, are you guys clowning.

yarimo:
that is why he went to charge his phone in late okupe house in the name of condolence abi

Sharpsharp00123:
Just Dey play

U people have to understand that d dynamic have changed