NOA DG Issa Onilu Praises Nigerian Workers on May Day

Issa Onilu, the Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), commended Nigerian workers for their resilience and dedication in a statement released on Friday to mark May Day 2026. He described workers as the backbone of national growth and key drivers of the country's progress.

Onilu highlighted that the celebration of May Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the dignity of labor and the role of workers in sustaining the nation's economy despite prevailing economic and social challenges. He noted that Nigeria is at a critical stage in its development journey, requiring increased productivity, discipline, and commitment from citizens to achieve sustainable prosperity.

Onilu praised the unwavering commitment of workers in both the public and private sectors and urged Nigerians to embrace hard work and integrity in their professions. He emphasized the importance of rejecting corruption and inefficiency, which hinder development across critical sectors, while expressing optimism about the country's future under the federal government's renewed hope agenda aimed at improving welfare and strengthening institutions.