The advocacy group, Working People United (WOPU), has urged Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027. During the group’s Good Governance Summit in Abuja, National Coordinator Prince William Akporehe acknowledged that while current economic reforms are difficult, avoiding them would have resulted in even more severe national hardship.
The group emphasized that the president’s commitment to reviewing the national minimum wage demonstrates a sincere interest in the welfare of the citizenry. At the event, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila admitted that the current N70,000 wage is insufficient, signaling that the administration is preparing for an upward adjustment.
Billy Gillis-Harry, a key leader within the movement, argued that for government policies to succeed, workers must be involved in the design process rather than just reacting to finished mandates. He suggested that the current N70,000 minimum wage should be increased to N140,000 to better align with the rising costs of housing, food, and transportation.
Representing the administration, Minister of Labor and Employment Mohammad Dingyadi reaffirmed the government’s focus on boosting productivity and economic resilience. The WOPU members concluded that despite the current pains of structural reform, maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for the country’s long-term stability and development.
