The Senator representing Oyo South senatorial district and Vice
Chairman, Senate Committee on Sports and Youth Development, Senator Kola Balogun, had said better days are ahead for Nigerian workers
Senator Balogun in a message congratulating Nigerian workers on the 2023 Workers’ Day celebration said despite the prevailing daunting challenges and stifling socio-economic conditions, Nigerian workers should keep hope alive.
According to Senator Balogun, the workers day “is a reminder of the important roles by workers in ensuring the growth and development of the country.”
“On this occasion of Workers’ Day celebration, I want you to celebrate with the mindset of keeping hope alive.I want you to remain firm in your believe in the lessons of May Day namely, always seeking for improved working conditions for you all”, he said.
Senator Balogun added, “You must not relent in your fervent conviction that well-motivated workers, with better pay and good working condition is synonymous with a steady national development”.
“Given their importance, both in the public and private sector, it is of utmost importance to celebrate this special day as a reminder of the workers in national development It is a day workers in this country, nay globally gather together to reflect on their achievements, in the face of challenges and stifling socio-economic conditions”.
While congratulating workers in Oyo state and Nigeria in general, Senator Balogun tasked Nigerian workers to hold on to their commitment and contributions to ensuring a steady growth and development of the state, nay the entire country.
“I will always acknowledge the critical role being played by you all in ensuring the growth and development of our dear state and Nigeria.Your patriotic and unwavering commitment and dedication to your duty cannot go unnoticed. You are, indeed, one of the strong pillars holding our country together.”