The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has saluted Nigerian workers on the occasion of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration, describing them as the life force of our nation.
In a statement released by the the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party commended Nigerian workers for their sacrifices towards the wellbeing of our nation, particularly at this critical time, when many of them are on the frontline against the spread and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
The PDP hailed the resilience of workers in the health and other essential services, who have continued to exhibit unequalled patriotism, despite the daunting challenges in the overall effort to mitigate the health, economic, and social impacts of the scourge. These citizens, according to the statement, are indeed our national heroes.
The party noted that the Nigerian workers have continued to work hard in every sector to ensure the unity, stability, and economic growth of our dear nation as well as standing as a strong voice for the entrenchment of equity, social justice, and rule of law in the polity.
The PDP lamented as depressing, that the 2020 Workers Day came at a time when the world is on lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic, but noted that such does not detract from the essence of the celebration.
The party, therefore, urged workers not to deter in their commitment towards nation building while wishing them a happy Workers’ Day celebration.