Nigerian Governors Celebrate Workers’ Day, Promise Enhanced Welfare and Support

Workers on parade during May Day Celebration 2026
Nigerian Governors Celebrate Workers’ Day, Promise Enhanced Welfare and Support

Nigerian Governors Celebrate Workers’ Day, Promise Enhanced Welfare and Support

·      Nigerian Governors Celebrate Workers’ Day

·      Rivers State Commends Labour Unions for Dialogue

·      Katsina State Prioritizes Welfare Amid Economic Challenges

·      Benue State Workers Integral to Development Plan

·      National Commitment to Workers’ Welfare

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·      Channels Television – Workers’ Day: Governors Laud Nigerian Workers, Pledge Better Welfare

·      Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)

·      Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC)

International Workers’ Day, celebrated globally on May 1, was marked in Nigeria with tributes from state governors who praised the resilience and contributions of workers to national development.

The Federal Government declared the day a public holiday, underscoring its importance in recognizing the labour movement and the sacrifices of workers across the country.

In Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara commended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and their affiliates for resolving disputes through dialogue rather than confrontation.

He emphasized that this approach has fostered industrial harmony in the state. Fubara also highlighted ongoing rehabilitation of the State Secretariat Complex, aimed at improving the work environment and boosting productivity.

2026 MAY DAY: NUJ FCT COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, GRACE IKE, SALUTES FCT JOURNALISTS AND WORKERS, CALLS FOR ACTION AGAINST INSECURITY AND POVERTY

PRESS STATEMENT

2026 MAY DAY: NUJ FCT COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, GRACE IKE, SALUTES FCT JOURNALISTS AND WORKERS, CALLS FOR ACTION AGAINST INSECURITY AND POVERTY

I warmly felicitate with all journalists and workers across the Federal Capital Territory on the occasion of the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration.

This year’s theme, “Insecurity and Poverty: Bane of Decent Work,” is both timely and deeply reflective of the realities confronting workers across the nation. It underscores the urgent need to address the twin challenges of insecurity and economic hardship, which continue to undermine productivity, threaten livelihoods, and erode the dignity of labour.

In the FCT, journalists and media professionals operate within this complex environment, often facing safety risks while striving to inform, educate, and hold power to account. I commend members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council for their resilience, courage, and unwavering commitment to ethical journalism despite these challenges.

The persistence of insecurity not only endangers lives but also restricts access to information and hampers the ability of journalists to perform their duties effectively. At the same time, poverty and rising economic pressures continue to affect the welfare, morale, and overall well-being of workers. These issues must be addressed with deliberate and sustained action.