Prince Adewole Adebayo, a strident opposition figure, veteran public affairs analyst and ex-presidential aspirant has urged Nigerian leaders to put the welfare and dignity of workers first saying that labour must be paid with opportunity and not be reduced to a fight for mere survival.
Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Mr. Adewole Adebayo, in a goodwill message on the occasion of the International Workers’ Day, lauded the resilience of Nigerian workers and their contributions which he described as the bedrock of national development.
“We celebrate today the hands that build, the minds that innovate and the spirit that will not give up,” Adebayo said, adding that labour remains the backbone of the economy of the nation through productivity.
But he warned that policies and leadership failures were eroding the value of work, with many Nigerians struggling despite their efforts.
He said leadership must ensure that diligence was translated into meaningful opportunities, better standards of living and economic security.
Adebayo said the real wealth of any nation was not its natural resources but the wellbeing of its workforce.
He called on policy makers to adopt people-centred economic strategies that allow workers to have a voice, protect their rights and open avenues for growth and prosperity.
The SDP chieftain’s message comes at a time when concerns about wages, inflation and job security continue to dominate national discourse, with organised labour groups demanding reforms to improve workers’ conditions across the country.
Reiterating his position on governance, Adebayo stressed the importance of accountable leadership, putting citizens at the centre of decision making, stressing that no nation can progress when its workers are left behind.
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