Yakubu Maikyau, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has saluted Nigerian workers as the wheel that keep the country’s economy running.
The NBA president spoke on the commemoration of the May 1 workers’ Day celebration in the country.
Across the nation’s capitals, Nigerian workers are marking this special day with celebrations at specific locations despite the challenges facing them, including unresolved issues of the minimum wage and conducive working environment.
While commending the workers for their resilience amidst the unfriendly economic situation, the NBA president said in a press statement on Monday urged the government to resolve issues concerning better wages for workers.
He said “Nigerian workers, not oil, gold or other natural resources, are our greatest resource.
“Now, more than ever, deliberate steps must be taken to safeguard the socio-economic rights of workers.
“I, therefore, call on the incoming administration at the federal and state government levels, to initiate, reinvigorate, and focus on policies that promotes inclusiveness, protect SMSEs, grow the middle-class and pririotise infrastructural development.
“Within the legal profession, we are working to resolve the perennial challenges of employee remuneration, through the recommendations of the NBA remuneration committee.
“The proposed measures will bring respite to and improve the quality of living of our colleagues.”
