In a recent statement, Barrister Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, expressed concern that many Nigerians who are travelling this Christmas season might not return to their homes due to the economic hardship imposed by the government.
Abure voiced this concern in his Christmas message to Nigerians on Sunday. He highlighted the grim reality that will unfold after the holiday season when the federal government’s scheme to halve transportation costs for holidaymakers ceases to operate.
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He questioned the government’s decision on the reduction, stating, “In a nation of over two hundred million persons, the government employed the services of only 5 transport company, in addition to the rail services which completely excluded a particular Christian dominated zone. The beneficiaries of this social scheme will be less that 0.05 percent of Nigerians.”
Furthermore, Abure lamented that the majority of Nigerians will be observing this year’s Christmas with empty stomachs due to poor leadership. He commented, “Today, most Nigerians would be celebrating the Christmas in empty stomach due to bad leadership.”
Despite the grim outlook, the National Chairman of the Labour Party concluded his remarks by extending warm season’s greetings to the nation. He encouraged them to remain hopeful, assuring them that a new Nigeria is on the horizon.