As the nation celebrates Workers’ Day, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) president, Yakubu Maikyau, has commended Nigerian workers for their resilience in national affairs.

On Monday, Mr Maikyau made the commendation in a statement to commemorate the International Workers’ Day celebration.

He lauded the steadfastness of Nigerian workers, who continued to keep the “wheels” of the country running despite national challenges.

Mr Maikyau also urged members of the legal profession to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the NBA employment bureau, even as the association works to resolve issues of workers’ remuneration.

Besides, Mr Maikyau called on the incoming administration to focus on policies that will promote the growth of SMEs in the country.

“As we join the rest of the world in marking the 2023 International Workers’ Day, we are reminded that Nigerian workers, not oil, gold or other natural resources, are our greatest resource. Now, more than ever, deliberate steps must be taken to safeguard the socio-economic rights of workers,” stated the NBA president.

He added, “I, therefore, call on the incoming administration at the federal and state government levels to initiate, reinvigorate, and focus on policies that promote inclusiveness, protect SMSEs, grow the middle-class and prioritise infrastructural development. Within the legal profession, we are working to resolve the perennial challenges of employee remuneration through the recommendations of the NBA remuneration committee.”

He noted that the proposed measures would bring respite to and improve the quality of living of our colleagues.”

Mr Maikyau also stressed that the NBA employment bureau was created to serve as an interface in bridging the supply gap of legal personnel in both the public and private sectors.

He pledged the NBA’s continued commitment to championing the continuous professional development of lawyers and ensuring that they are well-equipped to thrive both locally and in the global market.

(NAN)