Muhammadu Buhari, the president-elect, in his May Day
message expressed admiration for the Nigerian working class that he
said had sacrificed a lot in tough economic times.
The APC politician said he was fully aware that the workers’ hardships were substantially compounded by poor government and corruption, Nigerian Times reports.
He lamented the condition of the working class in a country rich in oil resources, saying that a few corrupt officials were making a fortune at the expense of the people.
Buhari also said it was unfair that honest labour had been relegated to the background. He added that replacing honesty by quick wealth gain would never bring progress and prosperity to the nation.
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Having stated the problems and challenges, the president-elect reiterated the incoming government’s commitment to boosting the morale of Nigerian workers to increase people’s productivity and their income.
He urged Nigerian workers to cooperate with the new administration in the fight against corruption which he called the greatest enemy of achievement.
In another development Plateau workers gave the state government an ultimatum to meet the full implementation of all their demands or brace up for an indefinite strike.
At the same time in Lagos the May Day atmosphere was festive as hundreds of workers gathered at the Onikan stadium in Lagos Island to celebrate the international day.
READ MORE: http://www.naij.comThe APC politician said he was fully aware that the workers’ hardships were substantially compounded by poor government and corruption, Nigerian Times reports.
He lamented the condition of the working class in a country rich in oil resources, saying that a few corrupt officials were making a fortune at the expense of the people.
Buhari also said it was unfair that honest labour had been relegated to the background. He added that replacing honesty by quick wealth gain would never bring progress and prosperity to the nation.
READ ALSO: GEJ Shuns Workers' Day Event
Having stated the problems and challenges, the president-elect reiterated the incoming government’s commitment to boosting the morale of Nigerian workers to increase people’s productivity and their income.
He urged Nigerian workers to cooperate with the new administration in the fight against corruption which he called the greatest enemy of achievement.
In another development Plateau workers gave the state government an ultimatum to meet the full implementation of all their demands or brace up for an indefinite strike.
At the same time in Lagos the May Day atmosphere was festive as hundreds of workers gathered at the Onikan stadium in Lagos Island to celebrate the international day.
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