Organized Labour cautioned President Bola Tinubu's administration against failing to fulfill promises made to Nigerian workers in 2024. The Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress stressed the need for the President to match words with actions in the New Year, reacting to what the opposition parties termed a speech filled with "deceit, false claims, and empty promises."
While the All Progressives Congress (APC) defended the President, dismissing critiques as an affront to Nigerians' intelligence, Labour unions emphasized the importance of tangible results. The ruling party praised Tinubu's efforts and highlighted the establishment of the Federal Government Appointees’ Monitoring and Evaluation Unit to monitor officials' performance.
The Labour Party and Peoples Democratic Party criticized the President's New Year broadcast as uninspiring and lacking substance on critical national issues. Labour unions warned against failed promises, urging the government to address insecurity, infrastructure decay, and economic challenges.
APC's Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, condemned the opposition's criticisms, emphasizing the President's commitment to addressing national issues. In contrast, the Deputy National Organising Secretary acknowledged the opposition's role but commended Tinubu's decisions, including fuel subsidy removal and efforts to ensure electricity supply.
The Director-General of Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies praised the President's commitment to a new minimum and living wage, calling for alignment with this vision for mass secured, productive decent work in 2024. Despite the varied responses, the political landscape continues to grapple with differing perspectives on the President's speech and the path ahead in the New Year.
