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Abuja, October 20, 2026 Distinguished guests, comrades, leaders of organised labour, representatives of trade associations, professionals, members of Working People United, members of the press, invited guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is with great honour, profound gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility that I stand before you today to welcome all of you to the commissioning of Working People United Podcast Studio, an initiative born out of our conviction that the Nige

Abuja - October 16, 2026 NURTW Lagos State leader tours Working People’s Podcast studio ahead of official launch next week Working People United (WoPU) received Comrade Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), during a visit to the organisation. During the visit, Comrade MC Oluomo called on Nigerians and working people across the country to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in the 2027 general

Abuja - October 15, 2026 MINILS Director-General tours podcast studio ahead of official unveiling next week Working People United (WoPU) has received Comrade Issa Aremu, Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), ahead of the official launch of its Working People’s Podcast scheduled for next week. During the visit, Comrade Aremu toured the podcast studio and expressed his readiness to attend the official opening, offering an encoura

ABUJA - OCTOBER 14, 2026 As Nigeria's political landscape begins to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Working People United (WoPU) throws its weight behind the newly inaugurated All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), describing the over 100-member team as a formidable "winning squad" capable of delivering victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In this regard, WoPU congratulates President Tinubu, the ruling APC, and member

KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA Working People United (WoPU), a national grassroots organisation committed to promoting the participation and representation of working people in governance, has inaugurated its Kebbi State Chapter as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence across Nigeria. The inauguration ceremony featured an opening address read by the National Coordinator-General of Working People United, Comrade Prince Williams Enredonana Akporeha, who welcomed particip

Lagos - October 13, 2026 The Working People United (WoPU), a coalition of workers, professionals, and artisans across Nigeria, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the occasion of his 41st birthday anniversary. In a statement personally signed and released to journalists on Tuesday by the Coordinator-General of the group, Comrade (Prince) Williams Eniredonana Akporeha, WoPU praised Seyi Tinubu for his remarkable con

Abuja - October 11, 2026 The Working People United (WoPU) commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Federal Government’s interim intervention in the petroleum sector, aimed at moderating petrol costs and easing the economic burden on Nigerians. WoPU considers this development a welcome step with the potential to improve the socioeconomic conditions of Nigerian workers, households, traders and small business owners, particularly through its anticipated impact on transportat

ABUJA - OCTOBER 8 1016 Comrade Benjamin Anto Uyamto, MNI, the immediate past President of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service, Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE), paid a courtesy visit to the Working People United (WoPU) office in Abuja. He was received and hosted by the National Coordinator General of Working People United, Comrade Prince Williams E. Akporeha, and the National Secretary, Comrade Sunday Moses Oladapo. The visit was

LOKOJA, KOGI STATE — OCTOBER 9 2026 Working People United (WoPU), a national grassroots organisation representing working people across Nigeria, has inaugurated its Kogi State Chapter in Lokoja, with a charge to build a strong, disciplined and inclusive grassroots structure capable of mobilising working people across the state. The inauguration, held at Fen Hotels, Lokoja, brought together representatives of labour unions, professional associations, informal-sector groups, wo

Abuja, Nigeria — October 6, 2026 Working People United (WoPU) expresses its profound grief over the tragic aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which claimed the lives of 32 people, including personnel of the Nigerian Air Force. This is a painful moment for Nigeria. Behind the number 32 are 32 lives, 32 families, 32 stories and countless dreams that have been abruptly cut short. They were fathers, mothers, husbands, wives, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, colleagues and

Abuja, October 1, 2026 Working People United (WoPU) expresses its deep sympathy and solidarity with families, workers, businesses, and communities currently affected by the devastating flooding in parts of Delta and Rivers States. The images and reports emerging from affected communities are deeply concerning. Homes have been submerged, livelihoods disrupted, businesses affected, and families forced to seek safety as floodwaters continue to threaten communities. Our hearts ar

ABUJA - October 1, 2026 A coalition of labour leaders and professionals under the umbrella of Working People United (WoPU) has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group made this declaration as the nation celebrated its 66th Independence Anniversary on Thursday, October 1, 2026. WoPU, comprising seasoned professionals, artisans, and workers across key sectors including oil and gas, stated that it is movin

By Oreva Godwin For Working People United (WoPU) After over five decades, Nigeria's Ima Gas Project has reached Final Investment Decision (FID), unlocking an $800 million investment by AMNI International and TotalEnergies. The project, located offshore near Bonny Island, Rivers State, is expected to produce about 350 million standard cubic feet of gas per day at peak production. Beyond the investment, the project presents an opportunity to boost gas supply, support industrial

Delta State. September 27, 2026. The Working People United (WoPU), a coalition of workers, professionals, and artisans, has declared President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the most viable candidate for Nigerians in the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists after the 66th Independence Thanksgiving Service held at the Living Faith Church, Asaba, which was attended by Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and other Delta State government functionaries, WoPU’s Coordinator-Gener

Abuja, September 23, 2026 The Working People United (WoPU), a pro-labour coalition of workers, professionals, and artisans, has applauded the Delta State Government under Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for approving a new salary structure for tertiary institution workers. WoPU described the Governor’s decision as “a bold, people-centred move that demonstrates genuine commitment to worker welfare and the dignity of labour.” The coalition noted that the initiative sets a benchmark

Abuja, September 22, 2026 The Working People United (WoPU), a broad-based pro-labour coalition uniting workers, professionals, and artisans in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 reelection bid, has commended the Federal Government for its swift and decisive intervention following the tragic deaths of 37 artisanal miners detained in Niger State. WoPU noted that President Tinubu’s directive to inaugurate a 10-member independent investigative committee reflects his ad

ABUJA, September 18, 2026 Working People United (WoPU), a national grassroots organisation committed to mobilising and empowering working people across Nigeria, has secured the support and blessings of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), His Excellency, Senator George Akume, following a strategic meeting with the organisation’s leadership in Abuja. The high-level meeting brought together key government officials and the leadership of Working People United

Working People United (WoPU) was invited to a strategic meeting with the Director of Support Groups, 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council, H.E. Silas Ali Agara. H.E. Silas Ali Agara expressed his appreciation for the calibre and strength of personalities within WoPU. He acknowledged Working People United as a worthy and formidable support group and expressed his willingness to partner with the organisation. WoPU is honoured to be the first support group to have the privileg

The Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria paid a strategic visit to the leadership of Working People United (WoPU) as part of ongoing engagements towards advancing a common national agenda and strengthening support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The visit provided an opportunity for both groups to deliberate on a one-driven agenda: the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 Presidential Election. The Renewed Hope for Greater Nigeria and Work

Working People United (WoPU) joins the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the entire Nigerian Labour Movement, and the family, friends, and associates of Comrade (Barrister) Emmanuel Ugboaja, mni, in mourning the painful loss of an iconic labour leader and distinguished patriot. His passing is a great loss to the labour movement and to Nigeria. Comrade Ugboaja was a passionate advocate for workers’ rights, social justice, dignity of labour, and the welfare of the working people.