He made the plea while delivering the 4th National Public Service Lecture of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association.
“When a man who earns N18,000, cannot buy a bag of rice, how then can such a person take care of his family? Does it make sense to him if you tell him not to find alternative means of catering to the needs of his family?" he queried.
He also called for the decentralisation of the war against corruption if it must be won. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Does it make sense at all? At #18000 minimum wage some states are owing 6 to 9 Months. What we need is strenghtening of the naira nd bring down the prices of basic materials.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Even at 18k minimum wage, states are still owing loads of salaries. What will now happen if it's increased to 50k? The DSP is obviously not thinking straight. He should have suggested cutting down on the salaries and allowances of the national assembly members. Let's start from there please.
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