Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised the reported proposal of a N100,000 minimum wage by state governors, arguing that the amount is insufficient to meet the needs of Nigerian workers.
The remarks were contained in a statement posted on Sowore’s official page.
According to the statement, Sowore maintained that the proposed wage falls short of the cost of living in the country and would be inadequate for workers facing rising expenses.
“Just hours after we proposed a living wage for Nigerian workers, the governors have reportedly responded with their own proposal of a ₦100,000 minimum wage.
These governors know very well that no worker can live decently on ₦100,000 per month in today’s Nigeria. That amount can barely purchase a bag of rice, let alone cover housing, transportation, healthcare, education, utilities, and other basic necessities.
They understand the reality of the economic hardships workers face, yet they continue to impose poverty wages while living lavishly at public expense.
A minimum wage should guarantee dignity, not perpetual suffering,” the statement read.
