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NLC Rejects Politicians’ Salary Increase, Demands Fair Pay for Struggling Nigerian Workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has kicked against the move by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to review and increase the salaries of political officeholders.
In a statement by its president, Joe Ajaero, the NLC described the proposal as unfair and insensitive, especially at a time when millions of Nigerians are battling economic hardship. Ajaero argued that the pay gap between politicians and ordinary workers is already too wide, and any further increase would only worsen inequality.
He pointed out that while politicians have enjoyed massive pay raises over the years, civil servants have been left behind with very little adjustments. According to him, the ₦70,000 minimum wage is still a struggle for many workers, yet those in government circles continue to enjoy not just fat salaries but also huge allowances and hidden perks.
The labour leader insisted that RMAFC must explain the criteria it used to justify such a proposal and make public the full details of what political officeholders currently earn. He warned that pushing through with the plan could spark serious unrest, describing it as a ticking time bomb that could lead to a “tsunami” of resistance.
The criticism has not only come from the NLC. Rights group SERAP has also asked President Bola Tinubu to reject the proposal, calling it unconstitutional and morally wrong. The group noted that raising political pay while public services are crumbling and citizens are sinking deeper into poverty shows a lack of accountability and fairness in governance.
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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