The World Bank recently expressed concern that about 139 million Nigerians live in poverty.
The labour activist was 65 years old.
The family said the pardon disregarded the feelings of the deceased’s loved ones and reduced him to a mere statistic.
He said more industries were coming up with health facilities across the state.
“Tinubu’s reckless use of presidential pardon undermines justice and emboldens criminality,” Mr Abubakar said.
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Rome to attend the Aqaba summit.
Mr Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position.
World Bank said more needs to be done to ensure the reforms translate into better living standards for its citizens.
Mr Yakubu was first appointed as the 14th chairman of the electoral umpire in November 2015.
”We must never allow outsiders to tell us who we are or sow division among us. We are Nigerians, and we will stand together,” said Mr Tinubu.
