Nigeria President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a statement few minutes ago, may have confirmed he has not increased the salaries of workers and pensioners in country contrary to speculations in some media.

The president, through his spokesperson on media, Ajuri Ngelale, said, he’s committed in reviewing the welfare and working conditions of Nigeria workers most especially in working towards better wage award and minimum wage which the president said in the statement is imminent.

The press release reads in quote as presented below: “President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates Nigerian workers on the auspicious occasion of Workers’ Day held annually to celebrate the lifeblood of our country.

The President salutes Nigerian workers for their fidelity to the peace, progress, and development of the nation evident in their tireless efforts and patriotic zeal to keep the national engine running.

President Tinubu celebrates Nigerian workers across all spheres – from the clerical officer who ensures the proper documentation and distribution of correspondence; the security officer who remains ever dutiful through all seasons; the teacher who secures the future of our nation by imparting knowledge to the next generation; the doctor who works relentlessly to save precious lives, and to all Nigerian workers who keep the candle aflame.

The President affirms that his administration remains committed to improving the welfare of all workers, noting the various relief programmes, including the wage award and the imminent minimum wage review.

President Tinubu strongly believes that the custodians of the nation’s machinery deserve a fair wage and enhanced welfare and that a labourer is deserving of not just any reward but fair and commensurate wages.

The President assures Nigerian workers of his dedication to not only improving their welfare but also enhancing their working conditions and providing the necessary tools for them to succeed.

The President wishes Nigerian workers Happy May Day celebrations”.

We have earlier reported that the Government owned Nigerian Television Authority, NTA may have deleted a post reported it had tweeted that suggested the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has increased workers and pensioners salaries in the country.

Some media had quoted the government owned Television channel, NTA to have reported that the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has increased the workers with 25 to 35 percent.

One of the media reports reads in quote: “President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has approved salary increments for civil servants in the country. According to a tweet by NTA,”the Federal Government has approved an increase of between 25% and 35% in salary Increase for Civil Servants on the remaining six Consolidated Salary Structures.”

“In line with the six consolidated structures, the president also announced an increment for pensioners between 20% and 28% on the Defined Benefits Scheme. The government maintained that the increment took effect on January 1, 2024.”

A check on the X social media account of the NTA, nothing of such report was seen and it may have been deleted.

No government official including the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale has issued statement on the alleged workers salary increments in the country.

NTA only tweet today as seen around 1pm on Wednesday showed that the President wife sent a message of appreciation to Nigeria workers. 

The NTA tweet entitled: “A Workers Day Message from Nigeriaa’s First Lady” reads in quote:

“I acknowledge the immense contributions of our nation’s workforce which is renowned for its dedication, resilience, and innovation.

I, therefore salute the teachers who nurture young minds, the farmers who cultivate our land, the doctors and nurses who safeguard our health, the engineers who build our infrastructure, and countless others who dedicate their skills and energy to building a better Nigeria.

Today, let us not only celebrate work but also reflect on how we can be a better and more productive workforce.

On this Workers’ Day, I celebrate the spirit of work with pride. May it continue to be a source of strength, prosperity, and national progress for Nigeria.

Singed: Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON
First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”

A check on the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale channels of communication, the President may have not issued a statement suggesting the workers salary has been increased.