On the occasion of Labour Day, celebrated on May 1 each year, the Prime Minister, Robert Beugré Mambé, expressed, on behalf of the President of the Republic, his gratitude to all workers who contribute daily through their commitment to building a Côte d’Ivoire firmly oriented toward development.
“On behalf of the President of the Republic, His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, whom I have the great honor to represent, I would like to express the nation’s gratitude to each and every one of you, key actors in the transformation and modernization of our beautiful country. I pay a strong tribute to all those who, in administrations, businesses, farms, markets, construction sites, and workshops, contribute every day through their dedication to building a Côte d’Ivoire resolutely focused on development. It is thanks to your hard work, your ingenuity, and your talents that Côte d’Ivoire is today asserting itself as a great nation beautiful and a source of pride for us all,” said Robert Beugré Mambé at the Prime Minister’s Office in Abidjan-Plateau.
According to the Prime Minister, the social progress achieved since 2012 in favor of workers is the result of dynamic social dialogue, to which trade union centers have made a decisive contribution.
He reaffirmed that the government, under the leadership of President Alassane Ouattara, remains fully committed to strengthening the protection of workers’ rights, sustainably improving their living and working conditions, and preserving social peace—an essential condition for sustainable economic and social development.
“The well-being of the population remains at the heart of President Alassane Ouattara’s actions, and he trusts you. I want to assure you of the government’s total commitment to stand by your side and respond concretely to your expectations. We are aware that you are the driving force behind our progress. This justifies the ongoing adoption of implementing decrees for the new Labor Code, with more favorable conditions for the fulfillment of workers,” he stated.
He also welcomed the tangible results achieved through the social truce, describing it as “a major instrument for strengthening social dialogue and fostering a win-win partnership with workers.”
While reaffirming the government’s support for all initiatives aimed at strengthening social dialogue in the exclusive interest of workers, the Prime Minister acknowledged the concerns raised by trade unions, including the conversion of the “ADO” bonus into a 13th salary, the introduction of a quarterly bonus for all civil servants, and the lifting of sanctions against certain union leaders.
“Dear social partners, I assure you that the government will provide concrete responses. These will be carefully reviewed and addressed in coordination with the relevant technical ministries under the high authority of President Alassane Ouattara,” he added.
He continued: “Dear workers, everything will be done to preserve safe working conditions. Regarding the rising cost of living, the government will spare no effort to address the challenges and mitigate their impact on the population. In terms of youth employment, we will intensify integration mechanisms, strengthen vocational training, and further support entrepreneurship. As for the informal sector, recently reformed SME support mechanisms will facilitate the creation and formalization of informal activities, including through training support.”
Meanwhile, the Minister of Employment, Social Protection, and Vocational Training, Adama Kamara, praised workers’ adherence to social protection instruments such as universal health coverage, supplementary capitalization schemes, and the social security system for self-employed workers.
Representatives of trade union centers Humanism, Dignity, FESACI, and UNATRCI also commended the government’s efforts to improve workers’ living and working conditions.