LABOUR IS THE ENGINE OF PROSPERITY”: OKUBADEJO CELEBRATES OGUN WORKERS, LINKS REFORMS TO WORKFORCE DIGNITY
*Finance Commissioner Says Motivated Workforce Is Key to Sustainable Growth in Ogun* Ogun State Commissioner for Finance and Chief Economic Adviser, Hon. Dapo Okubadejo, has described labour as the “true currency of prosperity,” calling workers the most vital force behind the state’s sustainable economic growth. In his 2026 Workers’ Day message, Okubadejo praised the resilience, discipline, and quiet sacrifice of workers across Ogun, saying their daily efforts anchor the state’s economic stability and long-term development plans. Okubadejo said Workers’ Day must go beyond symbolism. “It is a time to honor the dignity of labour and to recommit to policies that boost productivity, secure jobs, and improve workers’ welfare,” he stated. He reaffirmed that the Ogun State Government is pursuing fiscal and economic reforms that are growth-driven, inclusive, and responsive to the realities of the workforce. The administration, he noted, recognizes...
