May Day 2025: Workers Declare ‘Renewed Hope’ a Broken Promise
Abuja, Nigeria – As Nigeria marks May Day 2025, organized labor unions have issued a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of failing to deliver on the “Renewed Hope” agenda and leaving workers grappling with worsening economic hardship.
Key Grievances from Labor Leaders
🔥 Economic Decline:
- Inflation: Prices of essentials (fuel, food, utilities) surged by 62% since 2023.
- Wage Stagnation: Minimum wage remains ₦50,000, unchanged despite inflation.
- Unemployment: Youth joblessness hits 45%, per NBS Q1 2025 report.
🔥 Unmet Promises:
- No progress on subsidy reinvestment plans for healthcare/education.
- Electricity tariff hikes (+300%) cripple SMEs and households.
Labor’s May Day Demands
✔️ Immediate wage review to match inflation.
✔️ Reversal of “anti-poor” policies like fuel subsidy cuts.
✔️ Transparent audit of Palliative Funds meant to cushion economic shocks.
Government Response
President Tinubu’s spokesperson defended the administration, citing “global economic headwinds” and claiming progress in infrastructure projects. However, labor leaders dismissed this as “empty rhetoric,” pointing to:
- Strike Actions: 14 nationwide strikes since 2023.
- Public Anger: #RenewedHopeless trends on Nigerian Twitter.
Call to Action
👉 Vote: Has Tinubu’s government failed Nigerian workers? Yes / No
👉 Comment: Share your May Day experiences below.
👉 Share: Amplify workers’ voices using #RenewedHopeless.
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