Buhari to Workers: We’re doing everything to improve livelihoods — President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba (third right); President, Trade Union Congress, Comrade Quadri Olaleye (third left); former President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Alhaji Najeem Yasin (second right) and other
members of the NLC Executive during the 2021 May Day celebration in Abuja… yesterday PHOTO: NAN

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As workers across the nation observed May Day, otherwise known as Workers’ Day, yesterday, President Muhammadu Buhari reassured them that the federal government was doing everything possible to mitigate harsh effects of the economy on lives by investing in its diversification and improving macroeconomics to keep the nation afloat.

He, however, maintained silence on possible increment in the price of petrol as he lamented the dwindling funds in the federation account occasioned by the downward slide in crude oil price.

The President, who was represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, spoke yesterday at an event to mark the May Day in Abuja.