Nigeria cannot succeed without taking care of its workers, says Peter Obi at May Day celebrations

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Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party for the 2023 election, has emphasized the importance of workers' welfare in Nigeria. Speaking on Monday at the Eagle Square in Abuja during the May Day celebrations, Obi noted that Nigeria cannot get anything right unless workers are taken care of.

Obi expressed his commitment to moving the country from consumption to production, saying that "we can't get the economy right, we can't get anything right until the workers are working and they are being looked after - their welfare and everything - and they are productive." He called for the building of a country where Nigerians will be proud to say they are Nigerians, where people will not struggle to go out, and where workers are happy.

The former governor of Anambra State urged workers to continue to be law-abiding and work for a peaceful country, noting that citizens have no other country and must build it for their children. Obi attended the event in solidarity with workers, as he sees himself as a worker too.

The May Day celebration is a global annual event used to celebrate workers' achievements. The event was attended by other dignitaries, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello; and the Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen. Past and present leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) as well as those of other affiliate unions were also present.

It is noteworthy that Obi's emphasis on workers' welfare and productivity is essential for Nigeria to achieve socioeconomic justice. Workers are the backbone of any economy, and their welfare is critical to economic growth and development. By prioritizing workers' welfare, Nigeria can build a productive workforce that will drive economic growth and development.