The Labour Party has congratulated Nigerian workers on the occasion of International Workers’ Day, reaffirming its commitment to advancing workers’ rights and advocating policies that promote fair wages and improved living standards.
In a press statement issued on Friday, the party described Workers’ Day as a moment of deep emotional and historical significance, noting that its identity since its registration in 2003 has remained closely tied to the struggles and aspirations of Nigerian workers.
The statement, signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa, emphasized that the annual celebration goes beyond symbolism for the party, representing a long-standing alignment with the labour movement and its ideals.
While acknowledging recent efforts by the current administration to cushion economic hardship particularly the upward review of the minimum wage the party stressed that more decisive action is needed to address the realities faced by workers amid rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures.
“The Labour Party calls on those in authority to intensify efforts toward improving the welfare of Nigerian workers. Although some steps have been taken, much more remains to be done, especially in light of prevailing economic challenges,” the statement noted.
The party also commended the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, alongside their affiliate unions, for their continued role in defending workers’ rights and promoting national development. It described the labour unions as critical stakeholders in the Nigerian project whose contributions remain indispensable.
Reiterating its ideological alignment with global labour standards, the party pledged to continue advocating for governance frameworks that guarantee fair wages, decent working conditions, and social justice, in line with the principles of the International Labour Organization.
The Labour Party urged Nigerian workers to remain steadfast in their support, positioning itself as the political platform that best represents their interests and aspirations. It expressed confidence in what it described as the eventual triumph of the people through collective action and democratic participation.
