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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!
Politics
Yagba Rallies for Abejide, Tinubu, Ododo as Support Group Inaugurated in Mopa
By Stephen Adeleye
Mopa (Kogi), Nov. 14, 2026 – Stakeholders from across Yagba Federal Constituency on Saturday converged on Cruise Memorial College, Mopa, in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State, for the inauguration of the Elder Leke Abejide Support Group.
Elder Leke Abejide, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is serving his second term in the House of Representatives, representing Yagba Federal Constituency, which comprises Mopamuro, Yagba East and Yagba West Local Government Areas. He is seeking re-election for a third term in the 2027 general elections.
Before the inauguration, members of the group had earlier embarked on a road walk across major streets and towns in Mopamuro LGA in solidarity with the lawmaker and to canvass support for his third term bid, as well as for the second term re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
The road walk, which attracted a massive turnout of supporters, party loyalists and residents, moved through Mopa town and other communities, with participants chanting solidarity songs and displaying banners in support of the three candidates.
The inauguration was organised by supporters of the lawmaker to mobilise grassroots support for what they described as a triple mandate: the re-election of Abejide, the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the re-election of Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
In his address, the Director General of the group, Chief Olorunsola Charles Yomi, said the group was formed by men and women who believe in Abejide’s leadership, transparency and performance.
He said the support group, and not the lawmaker himself, convened the inauguration to show solidarity and love for their principal, adding that Abejide would soon commence his own campaign.
Yomi disclosed that five persons had been selected in each ward across the three local government areas as ward executives of the group to coordinate mobilisation ahead of the elections.
Also speaking, the Secretary of the group, Hon. Adebayo Toba Emmanuel, popularly known as Belusi, said members came together under one umbrella, pooling their resources to canvass support for the three candidates.
Belusi, a former Special Assistant on Urban and Regional and Project Monitoring to Kogi Governor, said five canvassers and coordinators were drawn from each local government and integrated at the inauguration, and would be given stipends to work for the election.
He said the people of Yagba were encouraged by the ongoing road construction and improved security in the area, noting that residents could now sleep better and gather freely, unlike in the past when insecurity made such gatherings difficult.
He added that Abejide’s empowerment programmes had touched many lives, with another phase of empowerment scheduled for Dec. 26.
In her remarks, the former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Kogi State, Hon. Bolanle Amupitan, said Abejide deserved re-election because he had empowered youths, women and vulnerable widows over the past eight to 10 years.
Amupitan said women, who constitute the majority of voters, would be mobilised from house to house and ward to ward to vote for Abejide, Ododo and Tinubu, stressing that the constituency did not want to be in opposition.
She said legislative experience matters, noting that a legislator needs time at the national level to navigate the system and attract dividends of democracy to the constituency.
Also speaking, the former Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth and Sports, Dr M.D. Eseyin, corroborated the testimonies on Abejide’s quality representation and urged the people to unite behind him so he could attract more dividends of democracy to the constituency.
In a notable cross-party endorsement, the Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kogi State, Sunday Maiyaki, said Abejide was enjoying support across party lines because he is a household name in Yagba land and a man of his word.
Maiyaki said Abejide had given N10 million to 74 communities in Yagba land, with a second tranche expected, N100 million to women for empowerment, and had promised N500 million for youth empowerment.
He described Abejide as a talk-and-do person who delivers on his promises, and said the people want him returned to the National Assembly.
Earlier, in his welcome address, the Executive Chairman of Mopamuro Local Government Area, Hon. Demola Bello commended the people for their massive turnout, including the road walk, and urged them to come out en masse to vote for Abejide and President Tinubu.
He noted that Abejide had done well for the people of Yagba Federal Constituency, particularly in youth empowerment.
The inauguration ended with a charge to the newly inaugurated ward executives to return to their communities and commence mobilisation for the 2027 elections.
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