- Adams Oshiomhole says the Federal Government’s ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance shows President Tinubu cares about workers’ welfare
- The Federal Government approved the six-month transport allowance from November 2026, but the TUC rejected it, demanding a permanent salary increase
- Oshiomhole backed Tinubu’s re-election bid, criticising Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi over their economic policies and leadership alternatives
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has praised President Bola Tinubu over the Federal Government’s approval of a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for workers, saying it proves the President cares about their welfare.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, November 5, the senator representing Edo North said the Tinubu administration is performing well and deserves appreciation.
“I think this government is doing well. If a man who was on ₦70,000 now is given ₦70,000 in addition, that makes it ₦140,000 for him — it’s a hundred per cent increase. And if you know what ₦10,000 means for the real masses, you’ll appreciate that Tinubu has shown that he cares,” Oshiomhole said.
The Federal Government approved the ₦70,000 transport intervention for workers at all levels for six months, starting in November 2026. The decision followed a meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on October 27.
The agreement also covers the payment of outstanding special allowances in three equal monthly instalments, beginning in November.
However, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) rejected the transport allowance, arguing that workers need a permanent salary increase instead of temporary relief.
Oshiomhole also criticised the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, under which Atiku Abubakar served as Vice President, alleging that it failed to guarantee regular payment of workers’ salaries.
He said the 2027 presidential election will offer Nigerians a choice between Tinubu, whom he credited with unifying the exchange rate, and Atiku, whose administration he accused of allowing different exchange rates based on personal connections.
The Edo North Senator further said the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has not provided any alternative to Tinubu’s policies.
“Peter Obi has not offered any alternative. I’ve always said that Peter Obi is a trader; the logic of a trader is short term turnover. A statesman that Tinubu represents thinks of the next generation,” he said.
Oshiomhole added that while he respects the right of opposition candidates to contest, Tinubu should remain in office after “having gone through all the teething problems” rather than Nigerians having to “recruit a new apprentice.”
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