I Promise You” – Tinubu Speaks On Workers’ Salaries And Allowances

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerian workers that their salaries and allowances will improve in the coming months as his administration’s economic reforms continue to produce positive results.

According to reports, the President gave the assurance on Thursday during the commissioning of the newly reconstructed Premier Hotel in Ibadan, Oyo State. Tinubu, who was represented at the event by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, expressed confidence that the economic policies introduced by his administration were beginning to deliver tangible benefits for Nigerians.

He stated that the gains from the reforms would soon be reflected in improved wages, better living standards and broader economic opportunities for citizens across the country.

Speaking on the significance of the refurbished Premier Hotel, Tinubu commended the foresight of the leaders of the old Western Region for establishing the landmark facility and praised present-day stakeholders for preserving and modernising it to drive economic growth while maintaining its historical relevance.

The President described the extensive renovation of the hotel as a reflection of the ongoing efforts to restore and reposition national heritage assets for contemporary use without losing their historical identity. He stressed that heritage sites should not only be remembered but protected, strengthened and passed on to future generations.

Tinubu noted that Premier Hotel has remained a significant part of Nigeria’s history, having hosted prominent Nigerians and international visitors over the years. He also lauded the six shareholder states of Odu’a Investment Company—Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Ekiti and Lagos—for their commitment to preserving one of the South-West’s most valuable legacy assets.

He said the successful transformation of the hotel demonstrated the importance of collaboration between governments and the private sector in promoting economic development and safeguarding strategic investments.

The President further disclosed that his administration had introduced programmes aimed at strengthening the hospitality, arts, culture and creative industries as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda, with the objective of increasing the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), boosting foreign exchange earnings and creating employment opportunities for millions of Nigerians.

He assured local and foreign investors that the Federal Government would continue implementing policies designed to improve infrastructure, promote domestic tourism and encourage greater private sector participation across the tourism value chain.

Defending the economic reforms undertaken over the past three years, Tinubu maintained that the difficult decisions were necessary to secure the country’s long-term economic stability.

He expressed optimism that the economy had begun to recover and that the sacrifices made by Nigerians were already yielding positive outcomes.

“I can only promise you that your salaries and allowances will improve,” the President declared, adding that citizens would increasingly experience the benefits of the reforms as they continue to take effect.

Tinubu also encouraged Nigerians and businesses to invest in the country, describing the current period as a defining moment in Nigeria’s economic transformation. He cited the redevelopment of Premier Hotel as an example of how strategic investments and strong partnerships can preserve national heritage, unlock economic opportunities and promote sustainable development.