Bola Tinubu Declares Insecurity and Poverty National Emergencies

Story: written by springnewsng May 12026
Bola Tinubu has declared insecurity and poverty as urgent national emergencies, warning they threaten jobs, stability, and economic growth.
Speaking during Workers’ Day in Abuja, he said decent work cannot exist where citizens live in fear or cannot earn enough to survive.
The government says it is responding with job creation schemes, cash transfers, infrastructure projects, and new security initiatives, including community protection guards and agro-rangers.
Tinubu also urged labour unions to prioritise dialogue over strikes, saying industrial peace is key to national developme