- Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying its approval of an additional ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for workers demonstrates concern for their welfare.
- His remarks have attracted mixed reactions, with some Nigerians questioning the intervention and others demanding that the promised payment be made.
Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that the government has demonstrated concern for Nigerian workers through its approval of an additional ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance.
Oshiomhole made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, November 5, 2026, where he argued that the additional payment would make a significant difference to low-income earners.
Using the example of a worker earning ₦70,000, the senator explained that receiving an additional ₦70,000 would double the person’s earnings.
He said, “If a man who was on seventy thousand, now is given seventy thousand additional, that makes it one hundred and forty thousand for him, it’s a hundred per cent increase.”
He further stressed the importance of appreciating what relatively small amounts mean to low-income Nigerians, saying, “if you know what ten thousand means for the real masses, you will appreciate that.”
Oshiomhole maintained that the intervention reflected the President’s concern for workers, adding, “Tinubu has shown that he cares.”
The Federal Government’s approved ₦70,000 transport allowance is scheduled to run for six months, beginning in November 2026. It is a temporary transport intervention rather than a permanent salary increase.
His comments have since generated reactions online, with several Nigerians questioning the government’s decision and demanding to know when the allowance would reach workers.
Nigerians React
@Favour John: Na Campaign strategy, once he enter for 2nd tenure we go hear am
@Divine Asinya: oshomo how much you the collect every month talk make we hear.
@Abdul Abdul: if you are happy and go out and vote for them make sure you will suffer it for the next 4 years oooo
@Joseph John Princejj: Who be this one
@AB MainTain: Make them pay the money first…👌
@Corllins Happy: Revolution is loading don’t worry
@Mark Addy Rebranded: Why didn’t he do it since 2024
@Peter Keji Olamilekan Odekunle: This Oshomole hen??? May God have on us in this country
@Friday Unaji: 🐸🐸
@Elijah Cletus: Me I no see any additional 70k ooo for my salary oooo
@Ali Victor: Make una no forget tax ooooo
