Workers’ Day: Engr. JOS Salutes Kogi Workers, Commends Gov. Ododo’s Commitment to Workers’ Welfare
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in commemorating this year’s Workers’ Day, Engr. Joseph Olusegun Stephen, popularly known as Engr. JOS, through his Media Crew Team, extends warm greetings and heartfelt appreciation to the resilient, hardworking, and dedicated workers of Kogi State.
Engr. JOS describes workers as the indispensable engine room of governance, development, and nation building, whose daily sacrifices, unwavering dedication, and steadfast commitment continue to sustain the economy, strengthen institutions, and drive societal progress.
According to him, the workforce remains the backbone of every prosperous society, as their labor, professionalism, and service form the very foundation upon which sustainable development is built. He notes that from the civil service to local government administration, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and other critical sectors, workers play an irreplaceable role in shaping the destiny of the state and nation.
Engr. JOS particularly celebrates Kogi workers for their resilience, diligence, patriotism, and enduring commitment to service delivery despite prevailing challenges. He emphasizes that their virtues of discipline, productivity, and loyalty are essential ingredients for building a stronger, united, and more prosperous Kogi State.
In his Workers’ Day message, Engr. JOS also heartily congratulates the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, whom he describes as the true “Chief Servant” of Kogi State, for his exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to the welfare and wellbeing of Kogi workers at both the State and Local Government levels.
He commends Governor Ododo for demonstrating sincere commitment to workers’ interests through people oriented policies, inclusive governance, and deliberate efforts aimed at improving the standard of living of civil servants across the state.
Engr. JOS notes that Governor Ododo’s workers’ friendly disposition reflects a leadership style anchored on service, compassion, and purposeful governance, while fostering confidence among workers and reinforcing their value within the administration’s broader developmental agenda.
Furthermore, Engr. JOS charges Kogi workers to remain steadfast, committed, and loyal to the ethics and ethos of their respective services. He urges them to continually uphold the principles of diligence, transparency, integrity, and professionalism in the discharge of their duties, stressing that such virtues are vital for institutional growth and collective advancement.
He reiterates that Kogi State will continue to attain greatness when every citizen genuinely contributes his or her progressive quota toward the shared vision of development, unity, and sustainable prosperity.
“Workers remain the heartbeat of our society, and their contributions to governance and development can never be overstated. As we celebrate this special day, I encourage all Kogi workers to remain dedicated to excellence, while assuring them that our dear state shall continue to flourish when we all play our sincere roles in building a better future,” Engr. JOS stated.
Engr. JOS concludes by wishing all Kogi workers a peaceful, rewarding, and fulfilling Workers’ Day celebration, while reaffirming his enduring solidarity with the labor force as critical stakeholders in the continuous growth and transformation of Kogi State.
Signed:
Team JOS Media Crew
30/04/2026