Kaduna State Governor-elect, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai yesterday praised Nigerian workers for their contribution to the development of the country.

The governor-elect disclosed this in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Samuel Aruwan in commemoration of 2015 Workers’ Day celebration.

According to the statement El-Rufai reiterated his readiness to promote productive collaboration with workers in Kaduna State.

The governor-elect said:

“I salute all workers in Kaduna State and felicitate with them over this year’s commemoration of Workers’ Day. Workers in the public and private sectors contribute immensely to the development of our dear state.

“At this moment when Nigerians have just voted for change, workers will play a central role in making change real for our people. Our country more than ever needs their productivity on the shop floor, in business and in the public sector as well as their patriotic vigilance in upholding good governance.

“In addition, governments and business must reflect on how to build and strengthen human capital, create jobs and secure the welfare of workers even in an economy challenged by declining revenues and high debt levels.

“We will run open-door policy, we will be listening government and will be conscious of their welfare and social security. We will welcome collaboration and run a participatory government. We will encourage and reward hard work, we will create enabling working environment that will help in discovering talents and opportunities.”