New Year Message: Tinubu Announces New National Living Wage Will Be Implemented in 2024

• President Bola Tinubu intends to enforce the national living wage in 2024, as declared in his New Year's message
• He reassured the public that his efforts to reform the nation were proceeding as planned, underscoring his attentiveness to the citizens' concerns
• The President encouraged the people to remain steadfast and resilient in the face of the challenges encountered in 2023

Legit.ng journalist Segun Adeyemi has over 9 years of experience covering political events, civil societies, courts, and metro

FCT, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu has announced that his administration will implement the national living wage in 2024.

He stated this on Monday, January 1, during his New Year's broadcast message to Nigerians.

Tinubu said:

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"We will work diligently to make sure every Nigerian feels the impact of their government. The economic aspirations and the material well-being of the poor, the most vulnerable, and the working people shall not be neglected.

"It is in this spirit that we are going to implement a new national living wage for our industrious workers this new year. It is not only good economics to do this, it is also a morally and politically correct thing to do."

Tinubu urges Nigerians to be resilient

He stated that he understands the worries of Nigerians and affirmed to the nation that, despite encountering difficult situations, the collective spirit should endure as tough times are transient.

President Tinubu's first six months in office have witnessed numerous achievements and introduced several initiatives.

However, the ongoing implementation of these reforms has faced criticism from Nigerians, who argue that it has not effectively addressed the current economic challenges.

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Since assuming the presidency, inflation has reached record levels, and the value of the Naira has continued to decline, dropping even further below the dollar.

Tinubu reassures Nigerians of better life in New Year’s message

In his New Year's address, President Tinubu acknowledged the desires of Nigerians amid the challenges of 2023.

He assured the public that his plans for reforming the country were still on course, emphasising that he had heard the citizens' concerns.

The President urged the people to stay resilient and unwavering despite the difficulties experienced in 2023.

Source: Legit.ng