The Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, has lauded the contributions of Nigerian workers to the growth of the country’s economy as the world celebrates International Workers’ Day.
Obasa, who is also the Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria, made the commendation in his goodwill message to workers in Lagos on Friday.
The speaker said workers were the wheels of progress of the economy of any nation, without which the wellbeing of the country would be at a standstill.
“I join all other leaders of the world to celebrate and felicitate with you on the occasion of your day (Workers Day).”
“No doubt, workers are the wheels of progress of the economy of any nation without which the well being of such nation will be at a standstill,” he said.
Obasa said Nigerian workers, like all other workers of the world, had made tremendous contributions to the economic growth of Nigeria and therefore should be appreciated.
He expressed appreciation for the contributions of workers of Lagos House of Assembly and Lagos House of Assembly Service Commission (LAHASCOM) for their tireless efforts toward growth of the legislature in the state
“I, however, want to implore you to dedicate yourself to your work, be honest and loyal to the management of the institution as you resume work on Monday,” Obasa said.
The speaker also urged the workers to ensure they complied with all the measures required to contain spread of COVID-19 in the state.
He said that the state government would continue to protect the interest of the workers for greater productivity.
