In a shocking revelation, former Senator Shehu Sani has declared that no worker in Nigeria can survive on the current minimum wage, emphasizing that it is impossible to make ends meet with anything less than N100,000 per month. This bombshell statement has sparked outrage and renewed calls for a living wage that reflects the harsh economic realities of the country.
Speaking in an exclusive interview, Shehu Sani lamented the plight of Nigerian workers, who are struggling to make ends meet due to the meager minimum wage. “It is a shameful situation that our workers are expected to survive on a wage that is less than N100,000 per month,” he said. “How can someone possibly feed their family, pay rent, and cover other basic expenses with such a paltry sum?”
Shehu Sani’s statement has resonated with many Nigerians, who are tired of living in poverty despite working hard to make ends meet. The current minimum wage, which is a little over N30,000 per month, has been widely criticized as being grossly inadequate. Many workers are forced to take on multiple jobs just to survive, while others are plunged into debt and poverty.
The former Senator’s call for a living wage of at least N100,000 per month has sparked a heated debate, with many calling for urgent action to address the crisis. “We cannot continue to pretend that everything is okay when our workers are suffering,” Shehu Sani said. “We need to take bold action to address this issue and ensure that our workers are paid a wage that reflects the true value of their labor.”
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: something needs to be done urgently to address the minimum wage crisis in Nigeria. Workers are suffering, and it is time for policymakers to take action and ensure that everyone is paid a living wage that allows them to live with dignity.
