Workers Day: We Have Come To Celebrate Ourselves Amid Hardship - Comrade JAMA MEDAN


By Genesis Ogiri, Abuja 

As Nigerian workers  join their counterparts globally to mark International Workers’ Day, commonly known as May Day,  Comrade Jama O. MEDAN , Chairman NANNM FCT Chapter has said that, "we have come to celebrate ourselves amid Economic hardship and Mass suffering 

“In an unprecedented manner and condescending of both the Nigerian worker and the general public, this current federal government announced a unilateral removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit without consultations with representatives of the Nigerian worker.

“The continued increase in tariffs in different service offerings without addressing the corruption and inefficiencies in the system only amounts to long-suffering Nigerians subsidising the corruption and inefficiencies in the system.”

" He lamented that  “As the socioeconomic realities affect workers, so also they affect employers. Nobody is immune to the hardships and socioeconomic realities including the ongoing increase of prices of  food stuffs.

"The cost of living has been criminally high, unemployment, poverty and insecurity of life and property are just beyond description. The  experience of this year was really bad.”

He expressed delight and thanked the members of NANNM for participating this year workers' Day.

This came as workers in the petroleum, electricity, maritime, manufacturing, Education , privates,  and other sectors, decried the present level of misery, poverty and hopelessness across the country.

"He urged the government to address the worsening poverty, insecurity, unemployment, inflation, high cost of living and frustration in the nation.

"We call on the government to be more assertive on the welfare of Nigerian workers , government should eradicate slavery employment policies that dehumanise Nigerians in their fatherland.

The petrol subsidy is purportedly gone; yet its impact lingers – revealing the ineptitude of the current federal government. 

“In an unprecedented manner and condescending of both the Nigerian worker and the general public, this current federal government announced a unilateral removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit without consultations with representatives of the Nigerian worker.

“The continued increase in tariffs in different service offerings without addressing the corruption and inefficiencies in the system only amounts to long-suffering Nigerians subsidising the corruption and inefficiencies in the system.”

"The cost of living has been criminally high, unemployment, poverty and insecurity of life and property are just beyond description. The  experience of this year was really bad.”

Wednesday Newsway understands that, amidst the suffering and hardship, Jama urges  Nigeria workers to stand firm to discharge their duty. 



Popular posts from this blog

Rapid Flood Intervention, Dr. Pastor Paul ENENCHE Visits Maiduguri,

Image
By ogiri Genesis, Abuja  Dr. Pastor Paul ENENCHE and Dr. Mrs.Becky ENENCHE was at Maiduguri to pay a solidarity visit, over the devastating effects of flooding that submerged the 70% of Maiduguri. The highlights of the visit was to pray 🙏 for the Land and the distribution of relief materials to the affected areas. It significants is the rapid flood intervention outreach  According to Daddy Paul ENENCHE "Still in maiduguri. We are here on a goodwill and solidarity visit to the good people of the land following the flood incidence of the last 6 days. First received at the airport by the deputy Governor Umar Usman Kadafur.  Then stop at the Government house with the Executive Governor, Borno state; His Excellency Professor Babagana Umara Zulum and the Deputy Governor, Borno state; His Excellency Hon. Umar Usman Kadafur with the Special Assistant on Protocol to the Governor  Second stop at the Dunamis church and  Thir...
Read more

Prof. Chukwuneke Jeremiah Inducted as NIWE Fellow, Reaffirms Mentorship Mandate

Image
By Genesis Ogiri | Abuja Abuja, Nigeria – July 24, 2025 — In a remarkable celebration of professional excellence and commitment to national development, Prof. Chukwuneke Jeremiah Lekwuwa, a distinguished mechanical engineering scholar and Head of Department at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has been conferred with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers (NIWE). The prestigious investiture, held in Abuja, brought together a diverse assembly of engineers, academics, public officials, and thought leaders across Nigeria’s water and environmental sectors to honour outstanding contributors to engineering practice. Prof. Chukwuneke received the Fellowship award in recognition of his robust academic contributions, impactful research, and unwavering commitment to engineering development in Nigeria. He described the recognition as both humbling and motivating. “This honour reinforces my responsibility to train and mentor emerging engineers who will sh...
Read more

Tinubu Administration to Uplift Artisans to Global Standards – Dr. Afiz Ogun, DG ITF

Image
By Genesis ogiri  Abuja, Nigeria – 18 June 2025 — In a bold stride toward repositioning Nigeria’s informal sector for global competitiveness, the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has unveiled a transformative vision to upgrade Nigerian artisans to international standards. This was disclosed by Dr. Afiz Oluwatoyin Ogun, the Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), during his address at the Nigerian Artisans’ Leadership Summit (NALSUM) 2025, held at the National Centre for Women Development, Abuja. The summit, organized by the Association of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians (ANAT), brought together key players in the vocational and technical space, including grassroots leaders, industry captains, development partners, and policymakers, all unified in their resolve to advance the Nigerian artisan community. Dr. Ogun, in his remarks, noted that the days of unskilled and uncertified labor are coming to a close. He reaff...
Read more