NNPP Chieftain Criticizes Governors for Rejecting N60,000 Minimum Wage Proposal

Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi, a prominent member of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has strongly criticized the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) for their rejection of the proposed N60,000 minimum wage by the Federal Government. He suggested that Governors should be paid based on their qualifications according to the Civil Service Salary Scale.

In a statement, Ajadi condemned the Governors' decision, describing it as insensitive and wicked. He argued that the Governors were too quick to reject the proposal, especially since the Labour Unions had not agreed to it yet.

The NGF, consisting of the 36 Governors, had stated that the proposed minimum wage was not sustainable and would lead many states to use all their monthly allocations from the federation account to pay workers’ salaries. They appealed to the tripartite committee to agree on a fair and sustainable minimum wage.

Ajadi expressed shock at the Governors' reaction, highlighting that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, had already started paying N70,000 as the monthly minimum wage in his state. He criticized the other Governors for being self-centered and insensitive to the plight of workers.

He called on the Governors to lead by example and reduce their own salaries to N60,000 if they truly serve the people. Ajadi emphasized that the Governors should utilize the increased monthly allocations from the Federal Government to improve the lives of their citizens and ensure prompt payment of the new minimum wage once agreed upon.

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Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi, a key figure in the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), has strongly criticized the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) for their rejection of the proposed N60,000 minimum wage by the Federal Government. Ajadi suggested that governors should be paid based on their qualifications as outlined in the Civil Service Salary Scale.

In a statement, Ajadi condemned the governors' decision, describing it as insensitive and wicked. He argued that the governors were too quick to reject the proposal, especially since the Labour Unions had not yet agreed to it.

The NGF, consisting of the 36 governors, had stated that the proposed minimum wage was not sustainable and would lead many states to use all their monthly allocations from the federation account to pay workers' salaries. They appealed to the tripartite committee to agree on a fair and sustainable minimum wage.

Ajadi expressed shock at the governors' reaction, highlighting that Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, had already started paying N70,000 as the monthly minimum wage in his state. He criticized the other governors for being self-centered and insensitive to the plight of workers.

He called on the governors to lead by example and reduce their own salaries to N60,000 if they truly serve the people. Ajadi emphasized that the governors should utilize the increased monthly allocations from the Federal Government to improve the lives of their citizens and ensure prompt payment of the new minimum wage once agreed upon.