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May Day

May 1, 2026

May Day: INEC chair Amupitan urges staff to maintain integrity, excellence

He described the commission’s 14,000 employees as the silent engine driving Nigeria’s democracy forward.

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan
May 1, 2025

Gov. Nwifuru okays N10,000 May Day gift for Ebonyi workers

The governor said, “I will remain indebted to the workers in the state and under my watch, workers will remain a symbol of excellence

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru [Photo: Twitter]
May 1, 2024

NATO military committee chair visits Morocco, meets defence chief, others

“Today, I join millions of creatives across the nation to commemorate 2024 Workers’ Day.’’

Minister of Arts and Culture, Hannatu Musawa
May 1, 2024

May Day: First Lady hails workers , seeks improved productivity

Mrs Tinubu prayed that May Day would continue to be a source of strength, prosperity, and national progress for the country.

Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu
May 1, 2024

May Day: Akpabio assures workers of living wage

“No Nigerian worker will again be allowed to work under inhuman conditions.’’

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio (Credit: Akwa Ibom state government)
May 1, 2023

May Day: Sanwo-Olu, Makinde salute workers, pledge more conducive environment

He assured them of creating a more conducive environment and promoting their prosperity and welfare.

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde
April 30, 2023

May Day: NECA wants labour to advocate for hospitable business environment 

The director-general said that the theme of the 2023 Workers Day was quite apt, especially at a time of national and global engagements.

Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA)
April 30, 2023

May Day: Ortom applauds Benue workers for remaining undaunted despite economic hardship

He noted that the last eight years had been challenging but that the workers have kept the wheel of the state alive.

Benue’s Governor Samuel Ortom
April 29, 2023

May Day: FG’s decision to deny us use of Eagle Square “laden with mischief,” says NLC

“As a result of this unfortunate development, we want to inform you that we have decided to shift the venue for the celebration to the streets of Abuja.

NLC
May 1, 2022

May Day: Nigerian workers should not be poor, says Tinubu

Mr Tinubu, in a statement commemorating the annual Workers Day, said Nigerian workers deserve to live in abundance.

Bola Tinubu (Credit: Bola Tinubu)