The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, asserting that he is disconnected from the daily struggles faced by Nigerians.
Following Tinubu’s recent remarks during the commissioning of the Lagos railway red line project, where he questioned the moral authority of organized labour to challenge his administration’s policies, the NLC has urged the president to prioritize addressing the ongoing hardships experienced by citizens.
NLC President Joe Ajaero expressed deep concern over Tinubu’s apparent prioritization of partisan issues and future electoral prospects over the immediate needs of the people.
Ajaero emphasized that the NLC’s primary objective is to advocate for effective governance that places the welfare and security of all Nigerians as the top priority, rather than pursuing political positions.He called on Tinubu to shift his focus towards fulfilling the core responsibilities of public office, including addressing critical issues such as wage increases, social welfare programs, infrastructure development, and the revitalization of essential sectors like education and healthcare.
Ajaero stated, “It is concerning that the president appears to be unaware of the significant hardships faced by millions of Nigerians.
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The widespread hunger, unemployment, housing insecurity, and rising costs of basic necessities require immediate attention and decisive action.”However, instead of tackling these urgent concerns, President Tinubu seems more focused on political strategies and future electoral ambitions.
“The NLC reiterates that our primary goal is not to pursue political positions, including the presidency; rather, our singular focus is on advocating for effective governance that prioritizes the welfare and security of all Nigerians.
“We urge President Tinubu to redirect his efforts towards fulfilling this fundamental duty of public office rather than engaging in political rhetoric.
“It is crucial that we redirect our collective efforts towards addressing the substantive issues that have been under discussion between Labour and the government since June 2023.
“These include critical matters such as wage increases, social welfare programs, infrastructure development, and the revitalization of key sectors such as education and healthcare.
“Ultimately, to prevent the dissipation of efforts, it is essential that we concentrate on addressing the real issues, as we have been engaged in discussions with the government since June 2023 following the ‘subsidy is gone’ statement.”
