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Federal Government Says ₦1.5m Monthly Salary for President is Too Small
The Federal Government has announced plans to review the salaries of top political office holders, including the President, governors, ministers, and other senior officials. Officials say the current pay is no longer enough considering the responsibilities and challenges these leaders face.
At a press briefing in Abuja, Mohammed Shehu, Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), revealed that President Bola Tinubu currently earns ₦1.5 million per month, while ministers take home less than ₦1 million monthly. These figures, he noted, have not changed since 2008. Shehu described the current pay structure as “unrealistic” and “untenable” for the people in these positions.
Shehu also highlighted huge gaps in pay across government offices. For example, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria earns about ten times more than the President, while heads of certain agencies can make up to twenty times more than the Attorney-General of the Federation. He called this imbalance “unfair and unacceptable.”
The RMAFC emphasized that it is constitutionally responsible for determining the salaries of political, judicial, and legislative office holders, though it does not control salaries for civil servants or other public sector workers. The proposed review has drawn criticism from labor groups. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) argued that the move overlooks growing inequality and the many allowances and perks already available to public officials.
The government says it will engage with labor unions, civil society groups, and other stakeholders to ensure a fair approach to the salary adjustments.
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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