The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) joins Nigerians at home and in the diaspora in celebrating the invaluable contributions of Nigerian workers on International Workers’ Day, today, Friday, 1st May, 2026.
AANI President, Ambassador Emmanuel Obi Okafor, mni, on behalf of the National Executive Committee and the entire membership, extends warm greetings and profound appreciation to all public and private sector workers for their unwavering dedication, resilience, and tireless efforts in nation-building.
“Nigerian workers remain the driving force behind our economic growth, national security, essential services, and socio-economic stability. From factories and farms to classrooms, healthcare facilities, corporate offices, and security outposts, you constitute the true backbone of our dear nation,” Ambassador Okafor stated.
In recognition of the current economic hardships and rising living costs, AANI acknowledges the extraordinary sacrifices of Nigerian workers who continue to show up every day with commitment and hope for a better tomorrow. The Association believes that sustainable national development can only be achieved when the welfare and productivity of the workforce are given top priority.
Ambassador Emmanuel Obi Okafor, mni called on the government, the organised private sector, labour unions, and civil society organisations to strengthen collaboration towards ensuring fair wages, improved working conditions, enhanced welfare packages, greater productivity, and the protection of fundamental workers’ rights.
As we celebrate this special day, AANI prays for renewed strength, divine protection, safety at all workplaces, and abundant rewards for the labour of all Nigerian workers.