May Day: Labour rejects FG’s growth claims, says economy favors 1% as millions suffer

Advocatengr | 02-05-2026 06:36pm |

On May Day, labor unions in Nigeria have dismissed the federal government's assertions regarding economic growth, asserting that the benefits of the economy are concentrated among the top 1% of the population. They highlighted that millions of Nigerians continue to experience hardship and suffering, contradicting the government's claims of overall economic improvement. The unions called for urgent attention to address the disparities and improve the living conditions of the majority of citizens.

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