The Elusive Dream of Workers' Welfare in Nigeria - Atiku Abubakar
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The Elusive Dream of Workers' Welfare in Nigeria - Atiku Abubakar The 2023 PDP presidential candidate highlighted the recent debacle surrounding the petrol subsidy removal as a prime example of the government's ineptitude. The unilateral decision, made without consulting workers' representatives, has only added to the suffering of Nigerians, who now waste precious time in queues at petrol stations nationwide. |
As Nigeria joins the global community to celebrate International Workers Day, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sounded a stark warning: the prospects of improved workers' welfare in Nigeria remain a mirage. Despite repeated promises and flowery rhetoric from the government, the reality on the ground tells a different story.
In a poignant message to Nigerian workers on May Day, Atiku acknowledged the dire straits in which they find themselves. "The plight of the Nigerian worker remains dire," he said, expressing sympathy with their struggles. According to Atiku, government policies have consistently prioritized other interests over workers' welfare, leaving them to bear the brunt of economic hardships.
The 2023 PDP presidential candidate highlighted the recent debacle surrounding the petrol subsidy removal as a prime example of the government's ineptitude. The unilateral decision, made without consulting workers' representatives, has only added to the suffering of Nigerians, who now waste precious time in queues at petrol stations nationwide.
Atiku also decried the persistent increase in tariffs across various services, which only serves to further burden already long-suffering Nigerians. This, he argued, amounts to subsidizing corruption and inefficiencies in the system, rather than addressing them.
As we celebrate International Workers Day, Atiku's words serve as a stark reminder of the challenges facing Nigerian workers. It is time for the government to prioritize their welfare and take concrete steps towards improving their lives. The mirage of workers' welfare must become a reality if we hope to build a better future for all Nigerians.
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