By Adebisi Onanuga
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has asked the federal and state governments for more interventions in elevating the status of the average worker.
NBA also asked the three levels of government to address all labour-related issues that have impacted negatively on national growth and productivity.
The request was contained in a statement issued by the association to felicitate with Nigerian workers on the occasion of the May Day held last Saturday across the country.
The Solidarity message titled, “Happy Workers Day- From all of us at NBA “ was signed by the National Secretary, Dr. Rapulu Nduka on behalf of the NBA National President, Olumide Akpata.
The statement read in part: “The occasion of International Workers day is always a veritable moment to remind ourselves about the immense contribution of the labour force to the growth of nations and civilisations, including ours.
‘’It is also an opportune moment of introspection on the timeless values of hard work, the dignity of labour; and the need for adequate attention to the rights and welfare of our workers by the government and all relevant stakeholders.
“On the occasion of this year’s International Workers Day celebration, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, on behalf of the association, celebrates the Nigerian Labour force, as well as Workers all over the world, while calling on the government to make more deliberate interventions in elevating the status of the average worker, by addressing all labour-related issues that have altogether impacted our national growth and productivity’’.
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