President Bola Tinubu yesterday, said his administration remained committed to prioritising the welfare of Nigerian workers.
The President said this in a post on his official X handle to mark the 2025 Workers’ Day, acknowledging the critical role of workers in national development.
“To every Nigerian worker, Happy Workers’ Day. You are the engine of our economy and the secret to our nation’s growth. Our administration has and will continue to prioritise workers’ welfare. Together, we will make Nigeria great again.
“Here’s to everyone – young and old, entrepreneur or employee, in the private or public sector – whose meaningful contributions help in no small way to the development of our homes, communities, and our dear nation. Happy Workers’ Day, Nigeria,” said Tinubu.

The United Kingdom says it has taken a significant step to strengthen its partnership with Nigeria to combat fraud, detect and deter financial crimes.

The British High Commission in Nigeria made this known in a statement yesterday.

It said that a new joint action plan had been agreed upon, focusing on intelligence sharing, trend analysis, and joint performance monitoring to protect citizens from financial losses and increasingly sophisticated fraud threats.

The commission said the agreement was reached during a meeting between UK Minister for Fraud, Lord Hanson and Nigerian officials, including Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

The Minister for Fraud, UK’s Lord Hanson, was quoted as saying fraud ruined lives and stripped people of their savings, confidence and sense of security.

The minister highlighted the importance of international partnerships in tackling fraud, noting that many of these crimes originated overseas.

“The joint action plan will enable both countries to better identify and stop fraud before it happens, crack down on criminals who exploit systems, and ultimately protect the public from the devastating impact of fraud, ” the minister said.

Also, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, stressed the need for sustained commitment to protect societies from fraud, stating that building on the foundation of past successes, it was necessary to confront crime with great seriousness.

Nick Sharp, Deputy Director of Fraud at the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), highlighted the significance of international cooperation, noting that over 70 per cent of fraud impacting the UK was estimated to have originated overseas or had overseas links.

The commission said that the UK-Nigeria Fraud Dialogue was launched in November 2024 to further strengthen the two nations’ shared commitment to combating fraud.

It said that the partnership underscored the shared commitment of both nations to tackling a threat that causes significant harm to citizens.

According to the commission, by sharing vital intelligence and conducting joint operations, the UK and Nigeria aim to strengthen their collective response to fraud and bring criminals to justice.

It said that the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and Nigeria’s Office of the National Security Adviser would work together on joint law enforcement operations.

It said that targeted training for Nigerian prosecutors would also be provided by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office.

Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) has commended the Nigerian workers, particularly civil servants, for their resilience, hard work and patriotism to the nation.

Walson-Jack made the commendation in a message personally signed to mark the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration in Abuja, yesterday.

She said that the dedication of workers had remained the bedrock of Nigeria’s development and progress.

“On this Workers’ Day, I extend heartfelt gratitude to all Nigerian workers, especially our dedicated Civil Servants, whose resilience, hard work, and patriotism sustain our nation.

“Your commitment remains the bedrock of our progress.

‘’Today reminds us that through unity, innovation and excellence, we can overcome any obstacle and build a stronger, more prosperous Nigeria, ” said Walson-Jack.

The HCSF urged civil servants to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, productivity, integrity and commitment to national service.

“I salute your invaluable service and call on you to remain resolute in upholding the highest standards in service delivery.

“May your efforts be richly rewarded, and may our nation flourish through your dedication. Happy Workers’ Day,” she added.