To celebrate the 2025 May Day celebrations, workers from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) are now assembling in great numbers in Eagle Square in Abuja.
The celebration this year takes place just a few months after the National Minimum Wage was raised to N70,000 by the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu.
After the Tinubu government eliminated the gasoline subsidy on May 29, 2023, there was a fight for a minimum wage review.
Despite the increase, some workers have called for further review of the minimum wage, especially with the high inflationary trend in the country.
May Day, which is usually observed on May 1st, is set aside globally to commemorate the efforts of workers, especially their contributions to nation building.
At Eagle Square Abuja, on Thursday morning, workers were seen in high spirits, with some chanting solidarity songs.
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Many of the affiliate union members making up the Trade Union Congress, TUC and Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, were seen putting on colourful branded attires showcasing their unions.
As of the time of filing this brief report, it was not clear if President Bola Tinubu will be attending the event personally or will be sending a representative.
