Labour Day: MWUN PG commends Nigerian workers, urges govt to do more for them

The President General of the Maritme Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi, has commended Nigerian workers across all sectors for their resilience, tolerance, commitment and perseverance for exhibiting absolute dignity in the face of economic in the country.

Comrade Bunu Abi gave this commendation while addressing the workers in Abuja during the May Day occasion today, Friday, May 1, 2026.

The President General said that the labour of Nigerian workers in shaping the economy of the country will never go in vain, in spite of the various issues currently ravaging the land; which, he said, it is a problem that is already receiving attention of the Federal Government.

The maritime guru noted with optimism that in no distant time, the nation’s economy will be better for it; “hence, we as industry movers, we must exercise restraint with hope that nothing is lost in delivering genuine service to our nation.”

The labour leader reminded government that labour is the wheel of progress of any country across the world, stressing that no government should despise workers in any ramification as they are the kinetic force of progress of any country and labour must not be treated shabbily.

Bunu further said that no nation progresses by neglecting the well-being of its citizens and workers, saying “it is paramount and inevitable for government to look and review the welfare and the remuneration of the Nigerian worker across all sectors as a happy worker is the pride of his employee across board.

He said categorically that Labour Day does not stand for jokes but a day set aside to celebrate workers and it’s marked across the world simultaneously. He further stated that it is a day set out for workers to rub minds with governments and various employers of labour to pass out grievances, and their demands for good welfare and betterment of their welfare to enhance a better livelihood.

Comrade Bunu also admonished the Federal Government to take the issues of insecurity in the country more seriously than ever before as the state of insecurity across board will not help the growth of labour.

He praised all employers of labour in the country for their steadfastness in keeping faith with their employees at all times, while still thriving in their various sectors. Comrade Bunu sent his utmost appreciation to all maritime employers and stakeholders in the country for their resilience at this period of time, believing that the best is yet to come for them in the sector and the country in general.

He wished all Nigerian workers a very wonderful May Day, thanking them for their endurance and commitment at their various work places, while hoping for a better.