As Nigeria commemorates Workers’ Day, civil servants nationwide have expressed dismay over the inadequacy of the N70,000 national minimum wage to meet basic needs amid a worsening economic crisis.
Despite wage increases and implementation in states like Kano, Kwara, and Bayelsa, workers say inflation has eroded the value of their earnings. Many now rely on side hustles to survive, while others lament unpaid allowances, stagnant promotions, and lack of transparency in pay structures.
Retirees in Plateau call for pension harmonization, while public sentiment across Kaduna, Borno, and Ondo reflects frustration, urging government to prioritize living wages and economic stability. Political leaders, including Atiku Abubakar and Senate President Akpabio, praised workers’ resilience, promising labour-friendly reforms.
Source: Swifteradio.com
