Cross River central senator Elect hails workersday on workers .

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Dear Workers, Let me seize this occasion to congratulate and celebrate all Nigerian workers for this year's International Workers' Day 2023 celebration.

I salute workers in our dear State for the cooperation extended to this Administration, generously, since its inception. I acknowledge their doggedness in the face of daunting exactions. I thank the union leadership for the understanding displayed during difficult moments.

As the country courses through challenging times, all of us are invited to rededicate ourselves to the service of our fatherland. It is ennobling to be counted among the few who are called upon to serve the people. It is patriotic to deploy one's energy and talent for the progress of society. It is expected, therefore, that all those who serve diligently should also be rewarded diligently.

The State Assembly under my leadership is proud of our Labour-friendly Governor, His Excellency, Sen. Prof Ben Ayade, CON for his commitment to worker's welfare in the state with the prompt payment of salaries since the inception of this administration to date.

A special mention must be made of His Excellency's recent approval of the retirement of teachers from 35 to 40 years of service, as well as the lifting of the embargo on promotions for civil and public servants in the state from 2016 - 2023.

With these gestures and other commitments by His Excellency to Worker's welfare, we say we are grateful.

This being the last May Day celebration in the tenure of this administration, I thank you all wholeheartedly for your dedication and committed both in the discharge of your responsibilities and in collaborating with this government in recording monumental achievements in the state.

I urge you to continue the peace we have enjoyed all round with the incoming administration of His Excellency, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, Governor-elect, Cross River State.

It is forward ever, backward never!

I wish you all a happy Worker's Day celebration.

Rt. Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams
Speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly and Senator-Elect, Central Senatorial District, Cross River State.

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