Atiku urges Tinubu to raise N70,000 minimum wage, cites fuel costs
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to increase Nigeria's minimum wage, saying he would review it from his first day in office if elected.
What happened
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress and former Vice-President, called on President Bola Tinubu to raise Nigeria's minimum wage, arguing the current N70,000 is no longer sufficient for workers' basic needs.123
Atiku linked the wage's inadequacy to rising petrol prices, which Punch reported at N1400 per litre.2
Atiku promised that if elected, he would review the minimum wage from his first day in office.1
Channels Television reported Atiku saying Tinubu has made life painfully expensive, describing it as a national disgrace for a worker to be unable to afford food after a full day's labour.4
In a separate statement, Atiku also challenged Tinubu to explain Nigeria's continued rise in public debt despite increased government revenues, saying Nigerians have yet to see benefits from the administration's economic reforms.5
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported a response from President Tinubu or his administration to Atiku's wage or debt statements.
- None of the outlets reviewed provided detail on how Atiku would fund a higher minimum wage if elected.
- None of the outlets reviewed gave figures on Nigeria's current public debt levels or revenue increases referenced in the debt statement.
Why it matters
Sources (5)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Africa
- 1Premium TimesNGIndependent
Atiku calls for higher minimum wage, promises review from first day in office
- 2PunchNGPrivate
- 3BusinessDayNGPrivate
‘I will raise minimum wage, protect Nigerians if elected’ – Atiku
- 4Channels TelevisionNGPrivate
‘Tinubu Has Made Life Painfully Expensive,’ Atiku Calls For Minimum Wage Increase
- 5VanguardNGPrivate