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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 has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.
It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.
“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”
The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
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