Nigerians should know where their problems lie – Bwala says as Governors reject N60,000 minimum wage

Former lawmaker Senator Daniel Bwala criticized Nigerian governors for rejecting the N60,000 minimum wage, asserting they have no justification for deeming it unsustainable. He dismissed their claims that paying this wage would leave no funds for development, arguing they have no development to show regardless.

Bwala emphasized that Nigerians should recognize where their problems truly lie. This statement followed the governors’ rejection of the Federal Government’s proposed N60,000 minimum wage, citing concerns that it would force some states to borrow money to pay salaries. Bwala shared his views on his X handle on Saturday.

He said: “There is no justification for Nigerian governors saying the 60,000 minimum wage is not sustainable when we are talking about upgrading to a reasonable living wage. Nigerians should better know where their problems lie.

“When governors say if they pay 60k there would be no money left for development, you wonder WHICH DEVELOPMENT HAVE THEY BEEN DOING in the first place.

“Since the increased FAAC allocation, very few governors have improved their states or the living conditions of their citizens.

“Hippopotamus federating units.”