By Uzor Odigbo
The Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MWUN), President comrade Francis Bunu Abi has celebrated workers on Labour Day, praising them for their resilience, tolerance, commitment for exhibiting absolute dignity of labour in the face of difficulty.
The Maritime top gun also appreciated the Nigerian workers across all sectors, saying that their labour in shaping the economy of the country will never go in vain.
The Maritime guru noted with optimism that in no distant time the nation’s economy will bounce back: “Hence, we as industry movers, must exercise restraint with hope that nothing is lost in delivering genuine service to our nation.”
The Ijaw born labour activist also sent his message to the government at all tiers, reminding them 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; therefore, Labour must not be treated with an arms length.
Bunu further said that no nation progresses by neglecting the well-being of its workers; hence, it’s inevitable for the government to review the welfare, remuneration of the Nigerian worker across all sectors as a happy worker is the pride of his employer across board.
While addressing workers during the May Day occasion, 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’s 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 also encouraged the government to put more effort in the fight of insecurity in the country as a healthy nation is the guarantee of a healthy economy, which in turn translates into a healthy workers attitude towards work, devoid of fear.
He praised all employers of labour in the country for their steadfastness in keeping faith with their employees 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 wonderful May Day, thanking them for their endurance and commitment at their various work places, while hoping for a better tomorrow.