Oshiomhole Praises Tinubu for ₦70,000 Worker Allowance

Adams Oshiomhole, the Senator representing Edo North, commended President Bola Tinubu's administration for its approval of a ₦70,000 transport allowance for workers, which effectively doubles their previous allowance to ₦140,000. Oshiomhole stated that this decision reflects Tinubu's concern for the welfare of the masses.

The Federal Government's initiative, which is set to begin in November 2026, follows a meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on October 27. Oshiomhole also criticized the previous administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, during which Atiku Abubakar served as Vice President, claiming they failed to ensure timely payment of workers' salaries.

He asserted that the upcoming 2027 presidential election will present Nigerians with a choice between Tinubu, credited for unifying the exchange rate, and Atiku, whom he accused of allowing disparate exchange rates based on personal connections.