“Today May 1st is a symbolic date as it marks the International Worker’s Day as well as my nomination as a Mayoral candidate for KM. I pay tribute to a group of people who often go unnoticed, but who play a critical role in the functioning of our society and economy - the workers."
He added: “They are the backbone of our society, the unsung heroes who work hard every day to make ends meet. Today especially, I want to recognise and celebrate the contributions of all workers, regardless of their profession or industry. I recognise the crucial role that each and every worker plays in the very fabric of our communities."
Mayor Bensouda equally extended special recognition to farmers, gardeners and teachers.
He noted that May Day is a reminder that without a serious concern to tackle the high unemployment rate among the youths and without a proper strategic review and redressing plan of our economy centred on these very youths, the country will never reach its desired level of development.
To that end, Mayor Bensouda reminded that all workers, be it from the formal and informal sectors, are recognised and acknowledged for their tireless hard work and efforts to ensure that they make ends meet every day, despite the dire economic situation our country faces.
