WORKERS’ DAY: YOU ARE NIGERIA’S BACKBONE — PETERSON

By Ewere Okonta

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In a message released today from his media office, renowned philanthropist and politician, Dr. Donald Peterson, has paid glowing tribute to Nigerian workers, describing them as the true architects of the nation’s growth and stability.

Commemorating this year’s Workers’ Day, Dr. Peterson extended warm felicitations to workers across Nigeria and the good people of Ika nation, applauding their resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to national development despite prevailing economic realities.

Dr. Peterson, who serves as President/founder of the D-Peterson Foundation and former Special Adviser to the Delta State Government on Entrepreneurship Development, described workers as “the silent engines driving the wheels of Nigeria’s progress.”

“Today, we celebrate you, the teachers shaping the future, the doctors preserving life, the artisans sustaining our daily needs, the entrepreneurs breaking new grounds, and the civil servants upholding the machinery of governance. You are the backbone of our economy and the pride of our nation,” he stated.

While acknowledging the challenges confronting the Nigerian workforce, Dr. Peterson urged citizens not to lose hope, emphasizing the need for collective effort in building a nation that rewards diligence, integrity, and enterprise.

He reaffirmed his commitment, through the D-Peterson Foundation, to expanding opportunities for youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and capacity development, particularly for vulnerable groups across Delta State and Ika Federal constituency.

In the same vein, Dr. Peterson ushered in the new month of May with a message of optimism and renewed faith.

“To the good people of Ika federal constituency, I wish you a happy new month. May May usher in peace, progress, and prosperity in every home. Together, let us continue to build the Ika nation of our dreams,” he added.

Dr. Peterson continues to stand out as a strong voice for grassroots development, inclusive governance, and youth advancement, consistently championing a Nigeria where hard work is honoured and every citizen is given a fair chance to succeed.

Ewere Okonta is the CEO of EOB Media and a member of #TeamPeterson. He writes from the Department of Business Administration, University of Delta, Agbor.