May Day 2025: Tinubu Pledges Economic Relief for Nigerian Workers, Vows Job Creation & Poverty Alleviation
Tinubu’s May Day Promise: ‘Your Challenges Are My Priority’ Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu marked May Day 2025 with a firm commitment to addressing the economic struggles of Nigerian workers, praising their resilience as the “backbone of society” and pledging accelerated reforms to improve living standards. Key Assurances from Tinubu’s Address 🌟 Workers as Heroes: “Nigerian workers are the true heroes of our nation. Their sacrifices inspire us to strive for excellence.” – Tinubu, via Labour Minister Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi. 🌟 Policy Focus Areas: Job Creation: Expand public works programs and SME funding to tackle youth unemployment (45%). Poverty Alleviation: Strengthen conditional cash transfers and food security initiatives. Inclusive Growth: Prioritize policies to bridge income inequality gaps. Acknowledgment of Economic Challenges 📉 Global vs Local Realities: Tinubu admitted Nigeria’s economic woes—62% inflation, fuel scarcity, and currency instability—but framed them as part of a “global crisis.” Public Sentiment: Workers protest stagnant wages […]