WORKERS’ DAY 2026: A TRIBUTE TO RESILIENCE & A CALL TO HOPE
By Engr. Dr. Chris Okonkwo ADC Governorship Aspirant, Enugu State 1/05/2026 Today, May 1st, we join millions across the nation and the world to commemorate Workers’ Day, a moment not only of celebration, but of deep reflection on the dignity of labour, the sacrifices of our workforce, and the future we must collectively build. As a Labour leader, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt solidarity to Nigerian workers, and most especially to the resilient men and women of Enugu State, whose daily toil sustains our economy, strengthens our communities, and keeps hope alive even in the most trying times. This year’s commemoration comes at a period of undeniable turbulence in our national life. Across the country workers are grappling with economic hardship, rising costs of living, job insecurity, and the widening gap between effort and reward. In Enugu State, as in many parts of Nigeria, the realities of unemployment, underemployment, delayed opportunities, and systemic inef...