Workers’ Day: Alli Salutes Workers, Demands Fair Wages

The senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sharafadeen Alli, has hailed Nigerian workers as pillars of progress, urging bold reforms that prioritise welfare, fairness and dignity.

The lawmaker, in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday, described workers as the backbone of national growth.

Alli, an APC governorship aspirant in Oyo State, stressed that the sacrifices by workers must no longer attract neglect but deliberate policies ensuring improved welfare.

He said Workers’ Day symbolises historic struggles for fair wages, improved conditions and dignity of labour, noting the commemoration remains a call to action for governments and employers nationwide.

Alli commended workers across Oyo State for their resilience, patriotism and dedication despite economic hardship, emphasising their contributions remain critical to productivity, governance effectiveness, and national stability.

He urged governments and private employers to prioritise prompt salary payments, pensions and conducive environments, insisting a motivated workforce was essential for economic stability, productivity growth and sustainable national development.

“You all deserve your wages. You will surely get it as and when due” Alli assures.

The senator said appreciation of workers must go beyond rhetoric, stressing that real commitment should reflect in improved welfare packages, job security and opportunities that guarantee long-term economic empowerment.

Alli reaffirmed his commitment to championing policies protecting workers’ rights, pledging to restore dignity of labour through inclusive governance that prioritises fairness, equity and opportunities for all categories of workers.

He urged workers to remain united, hopeful and steadfast, assuring them their resilience and contributions would continue to shape a more prosperous, equitable and forward-looking Oyo State.

Meanwhile, the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga has extended warm felicitations to all workers and the good people of Oyo State on the occasion of the commemoration of the workers’ day.

In his goodwill message, the commissioner saluted the courage, resilience, and ingenuity of Oyo State workers, noting that their unwavering dedication continues to drive the socio-economic growth and development of the state.