The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerian workers to reflect on how they can be more productive and contribute more to national development even as they are celebrating May Day.
The First Lady said this in a message of congratulations and solidarity to mark the year 2024 International Workers Day celebration she issued in Abuja on Wednesday.
“Today, let us not only celebrate work but also reflect on how we can be a better and more productive workforce.
“I acknowledge the immense contributions of our nation’s workforce that is renowned for its dedication, resilience, and innovation.
“On this Workers’ Day, I celebrate the spirit of work with pride. May it continue to be a source of strength, prosperity, and national progress for Nigeria.
The first lady, who had also contributed her quota to the national workforce, as a former teacher and politician who served as a senator for 12-years also commended all teachers specially.
“I therefore salute the teachers who nurture young minds, the farmers who cultivate our land, the doctors and nurses who safeguard our health.
“I salute the engineers who build our infrastructure, and countless others who dedicate their skills and energy to building a better Nigeria.