In an important development, President Bola Tinubu will be addressing the nation today, Monday, July 31, 2023, at 7 pm.

The announcement was made by his Special Adviser on Strategy, Communication, and Special Duties, Dele Alake, in a statement released earlier today.

The broadcast, which will be aired on major television, radio stations, and electronic media outlets, comes amidst the recent removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) and its impact on the cost of living for Nigerians.

Last week, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) expressed dissatisfaction with the "Subsidy is gone" comment made by President Tinubu during his May 29, 2023, inauguration. 

The NLC criticized the Tinubu administration for its perceived "unfriendly" policies, accusing it of treating Nigerians as slaves. In response, the NLC is planning a nationwide strike, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, to protest the hardship caused by the fuel subsidy removal.

The NLC called on the Federal Government to take decisive action in addressing the criminal content of the subsidy and provide measures to protect ordinary citizens from unnecessary pain and hardship. They also stressed the need to refurbish all refineries to ensure sufficient domestic fuel supply.

As Nigerians eagerly await President Tinubu's address, it remains to be seen how the government will respond to the growing concerns and demands surrounding the fuel subsidy removal.