The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh has urged the government and employers to prioritize the welfare of workers.
ArchBishop Okoh emphasized the need for workers to be treated with dignity and respect.
He made the call in a statement on Monday while commending the resilience, dedication, and hard work of Nigerian workers, who have continued to drive the economy forward despite the numerous challenges facing the nation.
The statement reads in part: “The Christian Association of Nigeria extends warm greetings to all Nigerian workers on this year’s May Day celebration. As we commemorate this day, we recognize the invaluable contributions of Nigerian workers to the growth and development of our great nation.
“We recognize the sacrifices they make daily to ensure that their families and the nation at large have a better future.”
“As Christians, we believe that work is not just a means of earning a living but also a means of fulfilling our God-given purpose on earth. We, therefore, encourage all Nigerian workers to continue to approach their work with diligence, excellence, and integrity, knowing that their labour is not in vain.
Furthermore, he urged them to continue to approach their duties with diligence, hard work, and excellence.
“We also want to use this occasion to express our solidarity with Nigerian workers who have been adversely affected by the current economic situation. So, we call on the government and employers to ensure that workers are treated with dignity and respect and provided with decent working conditions, fair wages, and job security.”
The religious group encouraged Nigerians to continue to uphold the dignity of labour.”