President-Elect Bola Tinubu Promises ‘More Than A Minimum Wage’ For Workers

President-elect Bola Tinubu has promised that workers will have "more than a minimum wage," adding that some tough decisions will be made in the future.

The 71-year-old leader made the promise on International Workers' Day on Monday, noting that he would like to extend his hand of "friendship" to all the Nigerian workers in the country through the two central labor unions: Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress.

"In me, you will find a dependable ally and co-laborer in the fight for social and economic justice for all Nigerians, including all the working people," he said in his statement, as per Punch. "Your fight will be my fight because I will always fight for you."

"My plans for better welfare and working conditions are clearly spelled out in my Renewed Hope Agenda for A Better Nigeria. It is a covenant born of conviction and one I am prepared to keep," he continued.

Tinubu acknowledged that many workers have been struggling to get decent wages and that they must win the battle. He also described the fight against low wages as a fight against "poverty, ignorance, disease, disunity, ethnic and religious hate and all negative forces that contend against the stability and prosperity of our country."

He then said he would have the "honor and privilege" to lead the country starting May 29, adding that he would ensure workers would "have more than a minimum wage."

Tinubu, who previously served as governor of Lagos State, also promised that all workers would get a living wage to have a decent life and be able to support their families.

"The days ahead will, however, demand better understanding and cooperation from all sides, because leadership will require that we take tough and hard decisions so that our people and all Nigerian workers can live more abundantly," he concluded the statement.

Tinubu was proclaimed president-elect on Feb. 25. However, the election results were challenged in court by the opposing candidate.

Tinubu left the country in March to get medical care and came back a month later. His return was criticized on social media after a video showing him with a PICC line connected to his right arm upon arrival made rounds online.

"Take a closer look at Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's arm, you'll see a PICC line there. This man is sick, he's supposed to be resting, and receiving treatments," a Twitter user shared the said clip noted. "May affliction not rise again in Nigeria."

Tinubu opened up about his health ahead of the presidential elections, urging the public not to mind those saying he was sick, as he was mentally capable of leading the country.

He also said he was running for the presidency and not competing in WWE.

"If I go out there, they will say I am sick. I am standing before you. Do I look like a sick man? Vote for me, they will stop complaining. I am smarter than they are," he said.