Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, during the 2025 Workers Day celebration, recommitted to workers welfare.
As a demonstration of his commitment, the governor adopted all requests presented by labour unions, maintaining that his administration is commitment to strengthening the state’s workforce and delivering a more robust public service.
He also promised that next year’s May Day celebration will take place at the fully rehabilitated National Stadium in Surulere.
The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo, and the Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, lauded Lagos workers for their dedication, highlighting various initiatives by the Sanwo-Olu administration to improve staff welfare and provide a conducive work environment.
In her remarks, Chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Funmilayo Sessi, appreciated the state government for prioritizing workers’ welfare and paying the new N85,000 minimum wage along with consequential adjustments.
However, she appealed for the inclusion of workers in agencies and parastatals in the wage implementation process to cushion the impact of economic hardship.
Also speaking, Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Lagos State chapter, Comrade Gbenga Ekundayo, commended workers for their resilience and urged the federal government to grant Lagos a special status with increased allocations.
He emphasized that such support would help the state cater to its large population and enhance infrastructure delivery.
He encouraged residents to fulfill their civic duty by paying taxes promptly.
