Nigerian Officials Commemorate Workers' Day

Various Nigerian officials, including political figures and first ladies, issued statements on Workers' Day, highlighting the importance of labor and its contributions to societal development. They praised workers as essential to a great society and true heroes.

1 May, 12:08 — 1 May, 15:36

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May Day, or Workers' Day, is an international holiday celebrating laborers and the working class. Messages from public figures like the First Lady often serve to acknowledge their contributions and can sometimes hint at government priorities regarding labor welfare.

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Anambra First Lady Nonye Soludo issued a message on Workers' Day (May Day)
She praised Nigerian workers in her message

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Nonye Soludo called labour the foundation of a great society and the backbone of national progress.

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Mrs. Soludo hailed Nigerian workers as the 'world’s true heroes'.

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punch-ngMostly Factual100d ago

Workers’ Day: Labour talks aiding development in Edo, says Okpebholo

Governor Okpebholo praises Edo State workers, highlighting how constructive engagement has led to a ₦75k minimum wage and focused state development. Read More: https://punchng.com/workers-day-labour-talks-aiding-development-in-edo-says-okpebholo/

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May Day: You are the world’s true heroes, Mrs Soludo tells workers

Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Nonye Soludo, has hailed Nigerian workers as the “world’s true heroes” in her message marking the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration. The post May Day: You are the world’s true heroes, Mrs Soludo tells workers appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Nigerian Officials Commemorate Workers' Day

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Workers’ Day: Labour talks aiding development in Edo, says Okpebholo

May Day: You are the world’s true heroes, Mrs Soludo tells workers

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May Day: You are the world’s true heroes, Mrs Soludo tells workers

Workers’ Day: Labour talks aiding development in Edo, says Okpebholo

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