Nigeria: In May Day Speech, Tinubu Pledges to Address High Living Cost, Fight Corruption

Nigeria: In May Day Speech, Tinubu Pledges to Address High Living Cost, Fight Corruption

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, assured Nigerians of his administration's determination to continue to effect positive changes in the lives of citizens and elevate the downtrodden by addressing the current high cost of living in the country.

Tinubu Vows Nigeria Will Resist Destabilization Efforts

President Bola Tinubu declared on May 1, 2025, that Nigeria would not succumb to plots aimed at destabilizing the nation, speaking during a May Day rally in Abuja. Addressing 10,000 workers, he referenced recent security challenges, including 15,000 banditry-related deaths in the Northwest since 2020 and Boko Haram’s displacement of 2 million in the Northeast. Tinubu emphasized resilience, citing a 3.2% GDP growth forecast and $10 billion in for…

Tinubu Pledges to Address High Living Costs and Combat Corruption in May Day Speech

• Recommitment to Workers’ Welfare Emphasized on Workers’ Day • First Lady Recognizes Workers as Nation’s Backbone • Governors Acknowledge Worker Contributions Amid Calls for Salary Adjustments In a significant address on International Workers’ Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians and tackling the current economic challenges, emphasizing the urgent need to address the hig…