Workers’ Day: Abiodun promises dividends of democracy, to meet labour on minimum wage

• Sanwo- Olu laments workers celebrating amid economic challenges, downturn • Oyebanji sympathises with workers over fuel scarcity, warns hoarders • Aiyedatiwa assures Ondo workers of transparent governance, better welfare • CAPPA seeks reinstatement of s

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IN a bid to ensure that dividends of democracy cut across the 20 local councils of Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun has commissioned 20 lock- up shops and 28 open stalls at Sayedero Market in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Council of the state.

Abiodun, who was represented during the commissioning by the state’s Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, said his administration was poised to embark on laudable projects that would enhance the socio- economic development of the people. In his remarks, Salami appreciated the governor for his unflinching support towards the completion of the projects, saying that the shops and stalls would boost commercial activities within the area, as well as increase the economic growth of Ilaro and its environs.

ALSO, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo- Olu, yesterday, lamented that the 2024 Workers’ Day being celebrated across the country is marked amid economic challenges.

Sanwo- Olu, while speaking at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium where workers and other stakeholders had gathered to celebrate Workers' Day, said that it was with immense pride and gratitude that he joined all hard- working, committed, dedicated, resilient, and passionate workers in Lagos State to celebrate this year's May Day. Also, at the Onikan Stadium, Sanwo- Olu praised Nigerians for exhibiting remarkable resilience despite economic hardship and difficulties.

He encouraged the workers to understand the importance of standing together in solidarity and supporting one another through these difficult times.

HOWEVER, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa ( CAPPA) has saluted the workers and general masses on the May Day celebration. In a statement by its Media and Communication Officer, Robert Egbe, the group urged Lagos State Government to rethink the dismissal of 391 permanent staff of the Lagos Water Corporation ( LSWC).

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources ( Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo ( left); Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; his deputy, Noimot Salako- Oyedele and Authority Chief Executive, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority ( NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, during a courtesy call on the governor over last Saturday's gas explosion at Ita- Oshin, Abeokuta… yesterday.