The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Friday, extended goodwill to the Organised Labour in commemoration of the International Workers Day 2026.

Akpabio, in a goodwill message by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, declared:

“Today, we celebrate you—the teachers who mold our future, the farmers who feed our nation, the doctors and nurses who heal our land, the artisans, traders, civil servants, security personnel, and private sector employees whose daily toil builds Nigeria.

“You are the true heroes of our democracy and the engine of our economy.

“To organised labour, I commend your constructive engagements and patriotism. The Senate will continue to partner with the NLC, TUC and all affiliates to ensure that the voice of the Nigerian worker is heard and respected in the chambers of policy and law.

“I assure you that the Senate remains unwavering in its commitment to legislating for a living wage, safer workplaces, pension reforms, and policies that expand job creation and protect the dignity of labour.

“The passage of the new National Minimum Wage Act and the implementation of workers’ welfare packages are testaments to this commitment.”