According to Vanguard, The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu, stating that Nigerian workers and the general public have seen no benefits two years into his tenure. The NLC described the period as one marked by “pain and misery,” lamenting the worsening living conditions across the country.
In a statement issued by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, the union noted that the administration’s policies have failed to alleviate the economic burdens faced by Nigerians. “Two years into the administration of President Bola Tinubu, Nigerian workers and the masses have experienced no gains—only pain and misery,” Ajaero said.
He accused the government of implementing policies that deepen inequality and hardship, pointing to the removal of fuel subsidy and floating of the naira as decisions that have crippled household incomes and increased the cost of living. “The subsidy removal was done without a proper cushioning mechanism for the poor,” he added. “What we have seen since then is skyrocketing inflation, job losses, and a rise in poverty.”
The NLC president also decried what he called the government’s “inaction and delay tactics” in addressing workers’ demands for a new minimum wage. “Our people are hungry, our wages are worthless, and the government keeps playing politics while people suffer,” Ajaero said.
He emphasized that the current situation is unsustainable, warning that if immediate steps are not taken to address the economic crisis, the country could face greater unrest. “We cannot continue to live in a country where workers cannot afford transportation, food, or healthcare. This is a ticking time bomb,” he said.
The union urged President Tinubu to “review the economic direction of his administration and place the welfare of Nigerians at the core of his policies.” According to the NLC, governance must translate into tangible improvements in the lives of the people, not just theoretical economic indices.
