May Day: Kalu Salutes Nigeria Workers

Eminent businessman and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, has commended Nigerian workers for their commitment and steadfastness in building and sustaining the Nigerian economy despite the challenges facing the nation.

According to Kalu, who is also the founder of Slok Group, the role of workers in any organization cannot be undermined and underestimated.
He noted that without the personnel, productivity cannot be driven, adding that employees should be compensated with good welfare packages and encouraging working conditions.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Kunle Oyewumi, Kalu said: “In view of global challenges facing governments and businesses worldwide, it is important to acknowledge the resilience and commitment of the workforce in the growth and development of nations.
“The role of workers in building a prosperous Nigeria is significant and as such, government and other employers of labour must make workers’ welfare a top priority in their policies.
“For any economy to thrive, the labour force has a strategic role to play as they remain the engine room for development.
“Without healthy relationships among stakeholders, collective aspirations will not be achievable. Both employers and employees should always strike a balance in their pursuits.
“As we celebrate this year’s labour day, I want to advise Nigerian workers to complement the efforts of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal administration in correcting the anomalies in the public and private sectors that have crippled the nation, adding that all hands must be on deck to take Nigeria to enviable heights.”
Kalu used the opportunity to advocate a periodic review and improvement in workers’ welfare as a way of motivating the Nigerian labour force in adding positive value to the society.
While extending his goodwill to workers, he urged them to uphold good moral ethics in their daily endeavours while cooperating with people at the helm in driving efficiency.