May Day: SWAN Hails Nigerian Workers

Sports Writers' Association of Nigeria, SWAN, has congratulated
Nigerian workers on this year’s Workers Day, stating that the workers’ unions in Nigeria have been a critical partner in the economic development of the country.

The SWAN President, Comrade Ahmed Aigbona in a statement jointly signed by the Secretary General of the Association, Comrade Mike Oboh applauded the various labour unions in Nigeria for being dependable watchdogs that serve the interest of the Nigerian people.

While celebrating this year's May Day, especially at the most difficult time that the Coronavirus pandemic has humbled the World, Aigbona urged the organised labour under their various professional unions to embrace the paths of peace, harmony and national unity in all their engagements with employers of labour and governments at all levels.

"SWAN, as an affiliate of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ joined other well-wishers to celebrate with Nigerian workers on today’s Workers Day and also to assure the labour unions of an acknowledgement of their great sacrifices for the country," Aigbona stated.

The leadership of SWAN also acknowledged the patriotism and resilience of the workers, particularly for remaining steadfast to the course of nation- building.

"As we celebrate with you on this year's May Day, our prayer is for Nigerian workers and Nigerians to years ahead", the statement concluded.