“With the announcement of a N25,000 wage increase, the hardship will still remain. What will happen to those Nigerians that are not on monthly wage? The government should do everything within its powers to reduce the pump price of petroleum,” voiced Alhaji Lukman Sonibare, Chairman of the Community Development Committee in Ikorodu LG, Lagos State.
He stressed the importance of improved security, road networks, reduced fuel prices, and modern public transportation systems to alleviate the economic burden on Nigerians.
Ebenezer Kuponu, Chairman of Badagry Local Government CDC, commended President Tinubu’s subsidy palliative but expressed concerns about its limited scope, saying, “The wage increase isn’t enough as subsidy palliative. It was announced for workers in the lower echelon of federal employment only but what about pensioners and those that are in private employment?” He called for job creation, reduced fuel prices, and road repairs as essential measures.
Pastor Bassey James, representing the Southern Youth Development Forum, believed that the N25,000 wage increase for federal workers fell short of addressing the extensive economic hardship faced by many Nigerians.
Transformation Ambassadors (TTA) urged President Tinubu to address the looming NLC/TUC nationwide strike. Femi Omojuwa, the group’s Convener, expressed concern, saying, “The strike action, if embarked upon, would further cripple the economy and inflict more hardship on Nigerians.”
Dr. Ahmed Olarewaju Apatira, Executive Chairman of Itire-Ikate LCDA, commended President Tinubu’s economic interventions and called for unity among political and religious leaders in rebuilding the nation.
He expressed optimism that Nigeria would overcome its challenges and build a prosperous democratic nation with concerted effort and sacrifice.
| Tribune
