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Workers’ Day 2026: DNKI Salutes Nigerian Workers, Urges Fair Wages, Dignity, and Stronger Commitment to Labour Welfare
Cyril Ogar
De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI) warmly congratulates all Nigerian workers on the occasion of the 2026 International Workers’ Day, celebrated globally on International Workers’ Day.
In a statement Signed on Friday in Abuja, by International PresidentDe Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI) Chief Oliver Ityohegh: reveals On this significant day, we join millions of Nigerians and the global labour community in recognizing the resilience, dedication, and invaluable contributions of workers across all sectors who remain the backbone of national development despite prevailing economic challenges.
The theme for the 2026 Workers’ Day, “Ensuring Decent Work and Living Wages in a Challenging Economy”, underscores the urgent need to prioritize workers’ welfare in the face of rising inflation, economic instability, and declining purchasing power. It highlights the responsibility of governments and employers to guarantee not just employment, but dignified work conditions, fair compensation, and sustainable livelihoods.
The International President of DNKI, Chief Oliver Ityohegh, notes that Nigerian workers continue to demonstrate unwavering commitment and patriotism, often working under difficult conditions with limited resources.
He emphasizes that workers remain the “beating heart of economic activity,” and must therefore be valued, empowered, and adequately rewarded.
DNKI calls on the Federal Government, state governments, and private sector employers to take decisive and measurable steps to improve the welfare of workers across the country. Specifically, we urge:
– A comprehensive review and upward adjustment of wages to reflect current economic realities, ensuring that workers’ take-home pay can truly “take them home.”
– Immediate payment of all outstanding allowances and entitlements, recognizing that these benefits form a critical part of workers’ livelihoods.
– Improvement of working conditions across both public and private sectors, in line with global best practices.
– Institutionalization of fair remuneration policies that protect workers from exploitation and ensure equity in compensation.
We reiterate that no nation can achieve sustainable growth without a motivated and fairly treated workforce.
Workers are not merely participants in the economy they are its driving force and most valuable asset.
Furthermore, DNKI emphasizes the importance of tackling corruption and inefficiencies within labour and administrative systems. Transparent governance and accountability are essential to ensuring that resources meant for workers’ welfare are not diverted or mismanaged.
As an organization committed to social justice and national development, DNKI reaffirms its dedication to advocating for workers’ rights, promoting welfare initiatives, and supporting policies that enhance productivity through improved living standards. We will continue to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to champion reforms that empower Nigerian workers and strengthen the socio-economic fabric of the nation.
We also urge workers to remain steadfast, law-abiding, and united in their pursuit of better conditions, while continuing to contribute meaningfully to national progress.
On this Workers’ Day, we celebrate the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of Nigerian workers. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and your role in shaping the future of this nation remains indispensable.
Happy Workers’ Day!
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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