Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured workers in the state of his administration’s continued commitment to their welfare.
Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance at a May Day celebration in commemoration of the 2023 Workers Day.
Workers Day also known as May Day is celebrated annually on May 1.
The 2023 edition has the theme: ‘’Workers Rights and Socio-Economic Justice’’.
The governor, represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, pledged to continue to provide basic needs of citizens and the right kind of leadership anchored on transparency and accountability.
He said: “We will continue to prioritise the payment of workers salaries and emoluments in addition to improving their welfare generally.
On the contributory pensions scheme, we will resolve all outstanding issues affecting the welfare and service entitlement due to all workers.”
The governor, therefore, lauded workers commitment whose labour and heroics had powered the economy and brought prosperity to the land.
As the administration prepare to commence another tenure on May 29, Sanwo-Olu also called on all workers in Lagos State to join in resolve and determination to deliver greater and Impactful dividends of democracy to all.
“I look forward to your continued support as the Greater Lagos of our collective dream continues to rise.”