File: A Cross section of Workers  during the 2013 Workers Day Commemoration by The Lagos state Council of Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Theme: 100 Year of Nationhood, The Challenges of National Development, held at Onikan Stadium, Lagos. Photo: Bunmi Azeez

By Kingsley Omonobi

Acting Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase has commended Nigerian workers on the occasion of the International Workers’ Day celebration even as he has assured adequate security for them during the celebration and at all times.

A statement signed by CP Emmanuel Ojukwu, Force Public Relations officer reads, “As Nigerian Workers join their counterpart’s world-wide to mark this year International Worker’s Day celebrations, the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Solomon Arase rejoices with the nation’s labour movement on this auspicious occasion.

“The Police boss, while sharing in the joyous Workers Day celebration, expresses his profound gratitude to the nation’s work-force, on its role in the peaceful conduct, of the just concluded general elections.

“He described Nigerian workers as a dependable ally in the realization of his administration’s desire to provide a “safe Heaven” in the country.

“The IGP wishes to assure the nation’s work-force, that finest detail is being given to security arrangements nationwide to ensure hitch-free celebrations, as heads of Police formations nationwide have been directed to deploy its large human and material resources for a successful celebration.

“He therefore admonishes workers to report any security threats in their locality to the Police and other law enforcement agencies promptly.”