The Federal Government on Sunday in Abuja
assured workers that it would tackle all socio-
economic ills that have troubled the nation.
President Muhammadu Buhari gave this
assurance at the 2016 May Day celebration with
the theme: “The Working Class and The Quest for
Socio-Economic Revival”.
Buhari, who was represented by Sen. Chris Ngige,
the Minister Labour and Employment, said that
the government would evolve solutions to the
emerging threats to the well-being of Nigerians
and the realisation of sustainable development.
“For us whose main foreign exchange comes from
oil, the global decline in the price of oil has further
exacerbated our economic crises.
“The resultant effect of this are noticeable in
government’s dwindling resources, reduction in
operational capacities of most companies
especially in the oil and gas sector, threats of
workforce reduction by multinationals, among
others.
“These developments no doubt, have socio-
economic implication for the economy as well as
the working class. “I make no excuses, for this
government of the APC is determined to tackle
the socio-economic ills head-long.”
According to the president, development must be
sustainable for it to benefit society in general. He
said it was therefore, the responsibility of those in
power to align themselves with the working class
who make development possible, by generating
and sustaining the momentum of positive
change. he said that the present administration
would continue to seek the cooperation of labour,
so that together, “we can attain the enviable
heights of progress in our beloved country.
“This administration shall effect positive change in
the lives of the average Nigerians, to ensure that
the downtrodden are elevated.
“Most importantly, we will fight the intense pain
of corruption which has enriched the very few to
the detriment of the majority of Nigerians who
groan under the overwhelming weight of poverty
resulting from corruption.
“In this fight against corruption, I need you all to
be very willing partners. “Fighting corruption in
the Public Service in particular, requires the
workers to play major roles by cooperating with
the government.”
The president also assured workers that the
issues and request raised had already being
considered and would be made public in the near
future.
“I request your cooperation and understanding,
as partners in progress.
“The need to ensure a conducive atmosphere
devoid of incessant industrial action becomes
paramount to avoid loss of man hours and
accordingly promote high productivity.
“I further assure you that working together, this
administration will protect workers’ rights and
shall promote incentives for great productivity
and hence, greater posterity,” Buhari said.

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His first workers day as President, he can't even attend the ceremony.
What a president!

shift15:
His first workers day as President, he can't even attend the ceremony.
What a president!

Person wey no fit come out for presidential debate? I think d guy lacks self confidence.

But when it's time to kill innocent people you & your daura dss don't need God. you are really a big fool.

You beta do. We are tired of your promise, you beta do the talking before it is too late.

Enough of your promise jare. Starting fixing nigeria abeg. The hit is unbearable