International Workers’ Day celebration in Gash Barka

Barentu, 28 April 2026 – International Workers’ Day was celebrated in Akordet at the Gash Barka Region level on 26 April.

Noting that the role and contribution of Eritrean workers are immense in all sectors of developmental activities, Mr. Abdu Salah, head of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers in the region, said that May Day, beyond commemoration, is a day on which Eritrean workers renew their pledge to boost production and shoulder responsibility.

Mr. Kudus Misgun, head of projects follow-up of the confederation branch, said that the confederation is providing vocational training to workers at the Tokombia and Barentu training centers with a view to enhancing the overall capacity of workers.

Mr. Isak Tium, administrator of Akordet sub-zone, commended the participation of Eritrean workers in national affairs at all stages of the country’s history, overcoming all hurdles and challenges.

The event featured various programs depicting the significance of the day.

In the same vein, workers from various institutions in Anseba Region conducted developmental popular campaigns in connection with International Workers’ Day.

Mr. Atobrhan Gebrat, head of the confederation branch in Anseba Region, said that May Day, beyond commemoration, is a day on which workers pledge to ensure their rights and obligations at the workplace and create healthy labor relations.