Festus Keyamo receives workers’ award at Abuja retirement summit
A labour-backed event in Abuja honoured Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo with the “Workers Minister of the Decade Award”. The presentation took place during the 2026 National Pre-Retirement Summit, where representatives from more than 100 organisations discussed retirement planning, financial preparedness and post-service welfare.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has received the “Workers Minister of the Decade Award” at a national retirement summit in Abuja. The award was presented on September 24 during the 2026 National Pre-Retirement Summit at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, according to a statement by Keyamo’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood. The presentation was led by veteran labour leader Godwin Abumisi, president of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, alongside Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress.
Organisers said the recognition reflected Keyamo’s leadership and commitment to issues affecting workers and pensioners. The award formed part of a two-day summit convened by XEM Consultants Limited under the theme, “Own Your Retirement: From Planning to Action.” The event brought together representatives of more than 100 public and private sector organisations. Participants discussed retirement planning, financial preparedness and wellbeing after leaving employment.
The summit included stakeholders from government, organised labour, the private sector and other institutions. According to the statement, Keyamo accepted the award in the presence of labour leaders and other participants. He expressed appreciation and reaffirmed the importance of protecting the dignity, welfare and rights of workers during their active service and after retirement.
The statement described the honour as part of growing recognition of the minister’s engagement with labour and workers’ concerns during his public service. It did not provide details of the criteria used to select him or list other recipients at the summit. The event focused broadly on helping workers prepare for retirement, rather than on a specific policy announcement.
Its theme placed emphasis on moving from retirement planning to practical financial and personal preparation.
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