Nigerian workers have been urged to show greater understanding of the global economic meltdown by tailoring their demands to reflect the prevailing situation which has grossly affected the revenue of the country and its components units. The Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, stated this in his Workers’ Day message released in Abeokuta and signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Adegbenro Adebanjo.
“Over the years Nigerian workers have demonstrated their patriotism through their immeasurable contributions to the growth of the country and its survival. I am sure that they will continue in this mode as we confront perhaps the greatest economic challenge of our generation.  This is the time for all of us to come together and
give our best to the survival of our country, we must all make sacrifice. I am happy to state that we in Ogun State started it all with the 12 percent voluntary cut in the salary of political office holders. , a move which was emulated by permanent secretaries in the state who also voluntarily agreed to an eight percent pay cut.
All other categories of workers should emulate this gesture in the greater interest of our nation,” the Governor said in the message.

The Governor also restated the commitment of his administration to the retention of its workforce in spite of the economic meltdown which has adversely affected its revenue. The Governor said it has become imperative for the workforce particularly the unions and associations to take into consideration the dwindling finances of the state, the nation and the economic meltdown in making demands to enable government carry through its commitment not to downsize. He appealed to the Unions to appreciate the government position not to downsize which would have been the natural course of action in a period of dwindling revenue. The Governor while wishing the generality of workers a happy May Day celebration said his administration would continue to give adequate priority to the welfare of workers in Ogun State.