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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 former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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