Workers’ welfare in Nigeria must go beyond ceremonial speeches every May Day. As the world marks Labour Day, Nigerian workers once again voice familiar grievances—low wages, rising costs, and poor working conditions. The 2024 strike, barely a month after last year’s celebration, brought the nation to a halt. Labour demanded N615,000; the government countered with N48,000. After public outcry and presidential intervention, a N70,000 deal was struck.