The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has warned that Nigerian workers are confronting a “triple burden” of rising food and essential‑service prices, soaring transportation costs and persistent energy shortages. In a statement released on Monday, the party’s national chairman, Bala Yunusa Mohammed, expressed solidarity with the nation’s workforce and highlighted the resilience required to sustain daily life under these conditions.
The statement, signed by National Publicity Secretary Ladipo Johnson, praised the “incredible resilience” of employees across sectors, noting that their continued productivity despite “daunting economic headwinds” is “nothing short of heroic.” The NNPP emphasized that while workers have shown remarkable perseverance, such resilience should not replace genuine prosperity. The party called for a “country that works as hard for its workers as the workers do for it.”
As Nigeria approaches a critical electoral cycle, the NNPP urged all workers—from urban civil servants to rural laborers—to recognise their collective power. The party argued that improving living standards requires workers to move beyond survival and engage in political organisation. It called on prospective legislators to adopt policies that “drastically reduce the cost of living,” invest in social safety nets and develop infrastructure that eases the burden on ordinary citizens.
The NNPP positioned itself as “the voice of the voiceless,” pledging to champion a “New Nigeria” where labour dignity is matched by a quality of life that reflects the nation’s potential. The party appealed to voters to use their ballots to elect officials who understand workers’ plight and are committed to raising standards for every Nigerian family.
The declaration arrives amid rising inflation, with the consumer price index climbing to its highest level in over a decade, and ongoing power supply disruptions that have intensified public discontent. The NNPP’s focus on labour issues adds to a broader political discourse on how upcoming elections might address economic challenges confronting the country’s workforce.
